Mexico 1810
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
32
Score
Mexico 1810 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken inside open plastic bag stored on top of raw french fries inside chest freezer at back storage area. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter available. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing her hands properly. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee washed hands properly before putting gloves on at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chick stew (129F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee put it on top of stove to reheat during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 certificate for Alba Barahona expired 02/12/2026. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chorizo and fried beans uncovered inside reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items on shelf on top of preparation table in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employees removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on the floor next to flat top at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored under preparation table 6 inches above the floor at kitchen area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster. Operator printed it and posted at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
32
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken being stored above crema inside of reach in cooler. Operator placed them in proper rider onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler by kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler door next to 3 compartment sink. Observed door on reach in cooler in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine by main beverage station.
22-20-5
78
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a plastic container with frozen chicken on a preparation table. The cook put the chicken in the reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
50
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a shopping bag in the chest freezer at the front counter area. The manager changed the bag to a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook rinse her gloved hands with water. The manager told her to change her gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor at the back bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on a prep table across from the double door reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
36-37-5
39
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (45F - Cold Holding), shredded cheese (70F - Cold Holding) as per manager sour cream was moved from storage area reach in cooler to preparation reach in cooler with lid open for approximately 2 hours ago. Shredded cheese was left at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items in reach in cooler and closed lid to cool down items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water as there is no hot water in establishment. **Warning**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
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 employee purses stored on hooks on dry food storage shelf. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed horchata mix stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next reach in cooler by the service window at front counter **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.observed scoop handle in flour **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area, storage area, and back bar **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area **Warning**
36-27-5
35
Aug 23, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: At time of callback inspection Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from three compartment sink **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items area in constant use for food orders, items were prepared at approximately 10 am today, operator placed items on ice to cool down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: At time of callback inspection observed in reach in cooler cheese 50F COLD HOLDING, al PASTOR 50F cold holding, chicken 50F cold holding. As per operator items have been in cooler since night prior **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board has cut marks **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood vents soiled above grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: At time of callback inspection observed Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood vents soiled above grill. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items area in constant use for food orders, items were prepared at approximately 10 am today, operator placed items on ice to cool down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice on cookline in non food grade bag **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored above three compartment sink **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood vents soiled above grill. **Warning**
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexico 1810 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexico 1810 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexico 1810?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mexico 1810.
How does Mexico 1810 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mexico 1810 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mexico 1810's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexico 1810 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mexico 1810 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 Mexico 1810 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexico 1810 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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