La Taza Clasica Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
25
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at La Taza Clasica Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. La Taza Clasica Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at the second hose bib of the two way splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling); cooked yellow rice (44F - Cooling). Both containers labeled 03-09-26. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above deli containers containing ready to eat pickles, onions, sauces inside the reach in cooler across of stove. Owner placed eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling); cooked yellow rice (44F - Cooling. Both containers labeled 03-09-26. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese tequenos (Cooked around 8am) (116F - Hot Holding). Manager had cook reheat. second temp: cheese tequenos (167F - Reheating); second temp. ham croquettes (156F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruits and sanitizing buckets inside basin.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for male, female and secondary employee restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a clean pot stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single use items and a clean pot not inverted in the dry storage shelves.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed for hand wash sink in the kitchen.
36-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles in the kitchen. Cooked removed from handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets for walk in freezer and cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean fork and spoon stored with the food contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in front of walk in freezer and cooler and inside the walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on counter of espresso machine. Manager placed in sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
25
Jul 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
95
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the oven at cook line observed cooked rice (117 F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, manager reheating the rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **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 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled wiping cloth, garbage lid and continued engaging in food preparation without washing hands first. Coached employee and manager on proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with gloves on. Coached employee on proper hand washing, employee properly wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided a copy of the big 6 to manager. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer correct cold holding temperature. Coached manager on basic food code holding temperatures. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the walk in cooler observed Tomato sauce in a container not date marked, as per manager from the day prior. Manager date marked it on site. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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 a copy to manager. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Provided a copies of Employee reporting agreement to manager, manager completed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On the preparation table. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking coffee while engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone, water bottle stored on the shelf above the reach in cooler in the cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the storage area observed cooking oil stored directly on the floor, employee placed it 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At front counter observed tongs stored on hot box door handle, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
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. In the dry storage area observed flour in a container not labeled, employee labeled it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the preparation observed some accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil Used as cover under the preparation table in the cook line. **Warning**
14-20-4
26
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Employee moved chicken to lowest rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge, glass and a plate stored inside hand washing sink at front counter. Manager moved all items to wash ware area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler in front of grill area.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready for use not inverted next to door to dining room. Manager had them inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employees rest room available for ladies usage has a waste receptacle without a lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink being used not in order, wash sanitizer, rinse. Manager had it corrected. Wash,Rinse, Sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap on the back exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris next to sandwich prep.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooling in front of grill
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at reach in cooler in front of grill. Employee moved the towel to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Nov 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler in front of grill
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rusted at prep tables next to grill area.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled next to three compartment sink.
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Taza Clasica Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Taza Clasica Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Taza Clasica Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Taza Clasica Restaurant.
How does La Taza Clasica Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Taza Clasica Restaurant most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Taza Clasica Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Taza Clasica Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Taza Clasica Restaurant 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 Taza Clasica Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Taza Clasica Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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