Tacology
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
78
Score
Tacology appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
Tacology's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection observe dish machine at kitchen at Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee set up 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: At the time of the callback dishwasher is still not functioning. (Quaternary 0ppm). **Admin Complaint**
22-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by ice machine at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Observed raw chicken stored over beef at reach in cooler near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection observe dish machine at kitchen at Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee set up 3 compartment sink.
22-47-4
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. At the time of the inspection manager on duty does not have food handler certificates for staff for Neyla Hidalgo and Heilin Gonzalez.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed corn at reach in cooler with no date marked. Employee placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents by ice machine at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler near cook line.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over chorizo at reach in cooler near cook line.
08A-05-6
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lobster and shrimp held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee preparing churros with no hair net at kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. Employee discarded ice and cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
47
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen knife inside hand wash sink at ceviche bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe no paper towels at hand wash sink in the bar area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath red cutting board near prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container at cook line hood system.
14-73-4
74
Aug 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents soiled at walk in cooler.
23-03-4
86
Oct 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 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 chicken stored over meat inside walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack an egg and grabbed diced tomatoes afterwards.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons inside hand wash sink at coffee bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified food manager at time of inspection.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form to operator and operator hung up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at the cook line with no hair net restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep table. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing drip pan at hood filters near grill area.
14-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket near bar not hung up to dry. Operator hung up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
27
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory was not posted on the menu neither displayed at the establishment. I provided consumer advisory to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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 a scoop not stored with handle above top of sugar. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not labeled. Employee placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Nov 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Iberian Carpaccio not identified as raw item on Menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar by outside garden.
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacology last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacology on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacology?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacology.
How does Tacology compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tacology most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tacology's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacology have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacology 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 Tacology inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacology is inspected around three times per year on average.
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