Tacombi
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Tacombi six times, with records going back to 2023. Tacombi was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Tacombi trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at bar area with 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed per manager, bar dishwasher still in repair. Maintenance schedule has been set. Also, observed main dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed both dish machines with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on ice machine filters near WIC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed no service date on ice machine filters near WIC. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed no service date on ice machine filters near WIC. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at storage area on room before WIC, chemicals storage area, and portion of ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed no drop down ceiling at storage area on room before WIC, chemicals storage area, and portion of ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed no drop down ceiling at storage area on room before WIC, chemicals storage area, and portion of ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipe leaking on floor next to WIC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Per operator, still in disrepair, sink has been turned off. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Per operator, still in disrepair, sink has cold water. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
67
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at bar area with 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed per manager, bar dishwasher still in repair. Maintenance schedule has been set. Also, observed main dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on ice machine filters near WIC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed no service date on ice machine filters near WIC. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at storage area on room before WIC, chemicals storage area, and portion of ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed no drop down ceiling at storage area on room before WIC, chemicals storage area, and portion of ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipe leaking on floor next to WIC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Per operator, still in disrepair, sink has been turned off. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
67
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at bar area with 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed two wild bird flying inside dining area. Birds were removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand washing sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at HWS at ware washing area. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on ice machine filters near WIC. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at storage area on room before WIC, chemicals storage area, and portion of ware washing area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipe leaking on floor next to WIC. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand washing sink pipe leaking on floor next to WIC. **Warning**
29-03-4
45
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef stored over containers of black beans in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area used to store clean towels, personal beverage and personal cell phone charging. Operator removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at cook line. Employees removed placed jug of oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards at cook line. Employees removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink at bar missing hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for pico de gallo sauce cut cabbage for 4 hours time with no written procedures. Provided to operator via email.
03F-10-5
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. Observed at cook line entrance, chef replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside corn starch at dry storage area.
14-01-5
43
Nov 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in ice machine room.
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacombi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacombi on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacombi?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacombi.
How does Tacombi compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tacombi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tacombi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacombi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacombi 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 Tacombi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacombi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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