La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee handled soiled equipment or utensils” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Lakes restaurant, which scores around 73. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in drawer cold holding. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (73°F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed under ice.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes on hand sink, located at the bar station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located in front of cook line. Observed Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator removed the items to another reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed reach in cooler with 49°F . **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator removed the items to another reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (122F - Hot Holding); Poultry (130F - Hot Holding); pork (125F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (106F - Hot Holding); chorrizo (86F - Hot Holding) in portable steam table. For less than 4 hours, operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher placed dirty dishes than touched clean dishes. Instructed operator regarding the wash hand procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube inside hand sink, located on the back area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside rice container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located in front of cook line. Observed Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (54F - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator removed the items to another reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On dry storage floor. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on cleaned plastic containers. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
41
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed glass dishwasher machine with Chlorine sanitaizer solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to used high temperature dishwasher machine while the glass machine is getting fix. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved the food items to reach in cooler and walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed multiple food items under cooling process covered by a plastic wrap. Operator uncovered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55°F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 84°F, operator placed on top of the stove, to be reheat at 135°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on bar station walls. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over pork, also raw chicken in the same container with raw beef. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed softener chemicals in spray bottle with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in hot water at 84°F operator placed on flat grilled during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single white cutting board with marked located at the waitress station. **Warning**
14-09-4
37
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
21
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
17
Nov 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes?
Across the inspection record, “employee handled soiled equipment or utensils” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes.
How does La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 73.
Has La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Diosa Taqueria Miami Lakes is inspected around four times per year on average.
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