Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants

525 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33126
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Felix, Esther, jose, Rafael, Sliyed, Virginia, Ricardo, Sergio, Javier, Anthony and Roberto **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Felix, Esther, jose, Rafael, Sliyed, Virginia, Ricardo, Sergio, Javier, Anthony and Roberto . **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, located at cooking line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Lights in food preparation, missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
70
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-25-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. **Warning**
27-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed preparation table shelves rusted, located at cooking line. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Felix, Esther, jose, Rafael, Sliyed, Virginia, Ricardo, Sergio, Javier, Anthony and Roberto **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Clean cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, located at cooking line. **Warning**
24-05-4
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. Observed raw salmon Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged, in walk in cooler. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. Operator removed from package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use kitchen utensil stored in standing water at 85 F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, located at cooking line. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
27
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation off grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
14-33-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored behind cooked fish in prep top. Operator changed order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash outside of dumpster at time of inspection. Manager placed in garbage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind dishwasher.
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area unsealed concrete.
36-02-5
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen Prep cook. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage at 48 f in make line. Cooked place sausage inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Clean under kitchen stove.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phones on top of work table.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
30
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants?

Across the inspection record, “clean cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants.

How does Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants 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 Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Madrid Tapas Y Vinos Restaurants is inspected around three times per year on average.