Tacos & Tattoos
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
45
Score
Public records show six inspections at Tacos & Tattoos stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (128F - Hot Holding) inside warmer in kitchen, as per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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 burger patties inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 removed from original packaging stored over bread and empanadas inside walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across from fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with old food debris inside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
45
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch raw burger patty then changed gloves without washing hands in between.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger sliders stored over cut onions. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler at cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for one hour. Operator moved onions to flat top to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink next to hot box blocked by pressure washer, operator moved pressure washer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above shelf at prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from cook line and at grill drawers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go plates stored not inverted at shelf above steam table. Operator inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled at dry storage shelf. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
37
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen area blocked by pressure washer. Operator moved pressure washer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu with raw tuna nachos not identified as raw. Operator marked menus indicating item as raw. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing glass cleaner not labeled on shelf in front of kitchen entrance. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi thawing inside reduced oxygen package at prep sink. Operator began to cut open bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raspberries stored on floor inside of walk in freezer and containers of crema stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator picked up products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored inside standing water on cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting board at prep table in kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mahi thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator relocated products to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
45
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed pressure washing machine in front of hand washing sink in kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed operator cell phone on cutting board on main cook line.
40-06-5
86
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can in front of the kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the dishwasher area
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, under charbroiled grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos & Tattoos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos & Tattoos on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos & Tattoos?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos & Tattoos.
How does Tacos & Tattoos compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tacos & Tattoos most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tacos & Tattoos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos & Tattoos have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tacos & Tattoos 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 Tacos & Tattoos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos & Tattoos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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