Miranda's
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Miranda's stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles build up of grease.
36-34-5
95
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen tiles has build up of grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food- bread inside ready-in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box stored in handwashing sink located in kitchen. Operator removed box during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/ Daniel Tavera exp 03/2025
53A-03-7
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. Carmelina Ramirez exp 10/28/2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter with accumulation of black mold-like substance.
23-03-4
61
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken open and stored next to ready to eat beef inside reach in cooler. Observed pork stored in reach in cooler #2. Operator stored food items properly during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 touch phone, and went back to prep table without hand washing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
12A-29-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans, beef, cheese, and lettuce. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by paddle spoon. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, beans, and lettuce prepared 2 days per operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tortilla wraps on floor in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Paddle spoon for rice stored in hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
10-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meats thawing at room temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Prep table on cook line, and three door refrigerator in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Opened bottle of lemon juice stored on shelf underneath chemicals. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
41
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line Cheese 57F, Cut lettuce 54F, Cut tomatoes 49F, Pico de gallo 54F, Chicken 58F less than 4 hours per operator , iced during inspection. Reach-in cooler Cheese 54F, Beans 63F, Beef 54F, Lettuce 55F from previous day. Item discarded my manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans, beef, cheese, and lettuce.
01B-02-5
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 touch phone, and went back to prep table without hand washing.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by paddle spoon.
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, beans, and lettuce prepared 2 days per operator.
02C-02-5
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. Prep table on cook line, and three door refrigerator in kitchen.
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Paddle spoon for rice stored in hand sink.
10-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meats thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tortilla wraps on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Opened bottle of lemon juice stored on shelf underneath chemicals.
08B-37-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
30
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Make table: shredded cheese 52F, shredded lettuce 53F, cook line reach in: raw beef steaks 47F, cooked shrimp 50F, raw chicken 55F, sliced ham 56F, per cook, less than 1 hour. Employees iced food at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher wash, rinse, and put away dishes, no sanitizer step. Discussed with employee. Employee filled sanitizer section and sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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. Provided flyer with cleanup procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris behind slicer blade.
22-02-4
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 employee reporting agreement form to establishment.
11-26-1
55
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of soda on the floor by the ice machine as well as a sack of onions on the floor by the dry storage area. Observed the manager remove the case of soda and the sack of onions from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the men's and woman's restroom. Provided manager with hand washing sign which he placed at each restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing sugar not labeled by the prep area. Observed the manager place a label on the container containing sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miranda's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miranda's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miranda's?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miranda's.
How does Miranda's compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Miranda's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Miranda's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miranda's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miranda's 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 Miranda's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miranda's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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