Los Felix Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Los Felix Taqueria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for oyster tags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: At time of callback inspection still observed tags not marked. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
82
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at upstairs storage reach in cooler, raw steaks stored over containers of lettuces and veggies. Operator began to remove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced container and began to prime. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding);. As per operator less than 2 hours during preparation and stocking. Operator began to place ice onto items to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment reduced oxygen packaging raw lobsters. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink at front counter prep area as a prep sink to fill and make juices. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment reduced oxygen packaging raw lobsters. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted at point of sales system. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
33
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chlorine strength at 0ppm operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: At the time of the inspection using 3 compartment sink,quaternary strength at 400ppm. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed for Joseph Hackler Jr. As per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
78
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawers ; cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (48F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 1.5hrs ago. Operator removed to reach in freezer for rapid cooling . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lobster stored above breads located in the standing freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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 chlorine strength at 0ppm operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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/ Observed for Joseph Hackler Jr. As per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 48F for drawer reach in cooler at the time of the inspection, operator called service technician removed all items from unit. **Warning**
14-74-7
55
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked corn at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (59 F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area on the shelf. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one hand wash sink blocked by a rack at front counter. Operator removed the rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottle with sauces not identified by common name at preparation table. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed spoons on table not protected. Operator moved the spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-19-4
43
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup stored inside the hand wash sink. The operator removed a cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed front kitchen hand sink missing paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fruits stored on the floor at upstairs storage.
08B-47-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing at the restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed water condensation on the ceiling vents in the kitchen area.
36-68-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Felix Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Felix Taqueria on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Felix Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Felix Taqueria.
How does Los Felix Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Felix Taqueria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Felix Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Felix Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Felix Taqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Los Felix Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Felix Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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