Huahua's Taqueria
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
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Huahua's Taqueria, located at 1211 Lincoln Rd in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 22, 2026. The inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations. Notably, a repeat violation involved a cutting board with cut marks, and single-use gloves were not changed appropriately when a cook handled a point-of-sale system before touching food.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook ring up an order on the POS system and then and touched tortillas.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the main cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparations reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the mop sink.
36-27-5
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Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Dec 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (110F - Hot Holding); as per the cook it was cooked approximately 2 hours ago. The cook accidentally unplugged the rice cooker while cleaning she plugged it back in. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers working for more than 60 days Erik and Mary. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several plastic containers not inverted in the mop room. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. Observed the mop sink soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour by the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment open to the public and operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2022. Observed food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 8 customers. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute at soda dispensing machine located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink near front counter food line, blocked by a red cutting board. Employee removed cutting board stored directly on top of handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed dish machine next to three compartment sink, not functional, as per operator.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour, bread crumbs, rice and corn flour not properly labeled. Employee labeled each food container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle, stored in salsa container, inside reach in cooler next to soda dispenser. Operator removed plastic cup stored inside salsa container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris inside handwash sink located towards front counter food line. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute at self dispensing soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on kitchen air vents. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2020 located at display case towards back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken plastic container lid, used to stored tortilla chips, located next to front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at prep area. Observed soiled hood filters. Observed soiled oven door handle and grease accumulation on kitchen cookline equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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