Taco Shop
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Taco Shop, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Taco Shop's latest score of 64 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant selling food with an expired license, 10/01/2025 Operator payed license at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage area.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of shelf preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed beverage container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on small chest freezer rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door to outside by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
64
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup container, according to manager prepared Sunday, no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed at kitchen.
36-58-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door and side door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed condensed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense pico de gallo. Employee discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in side door and back doors to outside at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Time Extended**
36-22-4
90
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 manager certification dated 05/08/2019 for Header Azamar expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, water bottles at storage rack next to tortillas. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers at drying racks. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single serve containers stored on the floor at front counter area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers containing salt and sugar no labeled at storage rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2023 Operator renew the license during inspection. Ref# 237346757 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen cook no hair restraint on. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen
21-10-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed trough out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2022 Owner pay license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed con with raw sh stored over bucket with sauce, in reach in cooler. Employee stored raw shrimp in a different unit away from ready to eat foods.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer, no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth in all certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
43
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 beef stew (45F - Cooling)stored inside standing cooler in the kitchen area and food was left inside standing cooler overnight. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp over cooked beef inside standing freezer in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of windex stored next to straws by front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employees training missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Located on the side of the hand washing sink in the kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in the kitchen next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table.
21-12-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Shop on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Shop.
How does Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Taco Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Shop 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 Taco Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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