Hoy Como Ayer

2212-2222 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Hoy Como Ayer appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Hoy Como Ayer was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/01/25. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/01/25. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection. Observed employee prepping food at the time of the callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: During the callback inspection, cutting boards food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shantell - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shantell, employed over 6 months **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andie - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: During the callback inspection, operator could not provide the proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Andie, employed over 8 months **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/01/25. Establishment is open to the public at the time of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shantell

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andie

53B-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both mop sinks, 2212 and 2222.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat. Stand up reach in cooler in the main kitchen: raw shell eggs stored above rice pudding. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main side bar and small bar by the kitchen area hand washing sinks. Discussed with the operator and provided the signs. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Two hand walk sinks in the main bar, 2212. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Jul 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hoy Como Ayer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hoy Como Ayer on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hoy Como Ayer?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hoy Como Ayer.

How does Hoy Como Ayer compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Hoy Como Ayer most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Hoy Como Ayer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hoy Como Ayer have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hoy Como Ayer means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hoy Como Ayer inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hoy Como Ayer is inspected around two times per year on average.

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