Talkin Tacos
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Talkin Tacos has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Talkin Tacos' latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves at kitchen without washing.
12A-07-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
64
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 raw chicken stored over raw French fries at freezer located at kitchen.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Manager replenished it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
21-12-4
67
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink located next to cook line with no paper towels. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gasket.
14-11-5
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl inside cheese and seasoning bin at the reach in cooler. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at the reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on floor near reach in freezer. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near prep table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish washer. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line food contact shelves inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils at the cook line at 125F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at prep station with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (122 F - Hot Holding); beef sauce (122 F - Hot Holding) As per operator food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Chef placed food on the stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above onions and cilantro. Chef placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on top of the preparation table at the kitchen area. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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 at the sugar container. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.Chef placed the sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
58
Oct 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Talkin Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Talkin Tacos on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Talkin Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Talkin Tacos.
How does Talkin Tacos compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Talkin Tacos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Talkin Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Talkin Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Talkin Tacos 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 Talkin Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Talkin Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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