La Calentana Taqueria

174 Nw 79 St, Miami, FL 33150
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 30, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On May 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

La Calentana Taqueria scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go containers inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Dec 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Calentana Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Calentana Taqueria on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Calentana Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Calentana Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has La Calentana Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Calentana Taqueria have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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