La Santa Taqueria Biscayne
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
61
Score
La Santa Taqueria Biscayne has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting La Santa Taqueria Biscayne on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding) inside RIC by walk in cooler inside plastic container on top of the metal container. As per cook approximately 2 hours prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by dishwasher.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for employees Tobias, Jessica and Bayron all hired for more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Still Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employees Tobias, Jessica and Bayron all hired for more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee next to dish machine. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry food storage room next to the kitchen area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of a wooden panel behind the wall at the mop sink area located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food cutter inside hand sink next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 for employees Tobias, Jessica and Bayron all hired for more than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in preparation of beef on grill at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall behind mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor draining under triple sink at kitchen area. Observed standing water in floor draining hand sink in the kitchen area by the walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-19-4
52
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees Tobias, Yessica, Bayron all hired for more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
70
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (64F - Cold Holding); cooked brisket (51F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
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 employees Tobias, Yessica, Bayron all hired for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water next to clean plates next to walk in cooler. Operator removed the water. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front counter for self serve horchata, agua de Jamaica, chia lemonade lacking product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89 next to grill. Operator placed water on grill for reheat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside flour container at dry storage. **Warning**
14-01-5
50
Sep 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding). Manager put ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed next to ice machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at kitchen area.
14-14-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on preparation area. Manager inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint at preparation area.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks at preparation area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
47
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (89F - Hot Holding); plantains (97F - Hot Holding) in preparation table, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef dated on 01/17/2024 in walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef dated on 01/17/2024 in walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice,sugar and flour containers not identified with common name at dry storage, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Spoke to chef about proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork and raw fish. Chef rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to food preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed pint container used as a scoop In flour. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour. Chef labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Santa Taqueria Biscayne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Santa Taqueria Biscayne on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Santa Taqueria Biscayne?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Santa Taqueria Biscayne.
How does La Santa Taqueria Biscayne compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Santa Taqueria Biscayne most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Santa Taqueria Biscayne's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Santa Taqueria Biscayne have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Santa Taqueria Biscayne 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 La Santa Taqueria Biscayne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Santa Taqueria Biscayne is inspected around three times per year on average.
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