Talkin Tacos
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Talkin Tacos, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag with towels stored in hand wash sink near dish machine. Manager removed towels.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen with no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line in standing water at 81 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute in ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
55
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over fries inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handwashing sink at kit entrance, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment utilizing chlorine sanitizer and provided quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's rest room. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler next to walk in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in cooler throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
52
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container with beef on top of the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the test kits are for quaternary. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line entrance. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's rest room. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of paprika. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several plastic containers not inverted in the back room. The manager inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 4 pack of beef frozen in a plastic container with hot water. The cook put the beef in the sink and turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
43
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and womens bathroom doors not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at all handwash sinks at 79F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes, throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hot water at all handwash sinks at 77F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes, throughout kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 79F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed hot water at 77F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, at three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to prep coolers. Observed no soap at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking into a bucket located under steamtable unit, across from cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil fan covers inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled gasket of walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at men's and women's restrooms used by food employees and customers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop, not in use, stored in mop bucket, not kept inverted to allow mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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 observed two food employees Stella and Antonio missing employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cilantro and sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall across from walk in freezer near hand sink in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus thawing in standing water in kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
30
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef (55F - Cooling) in walk in cooler as per chef, beef was prepared from previous day. More than 6 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef (55F - Cooling) in walk in cooler as per chef, beef was prepared from previous day. More than 6 hours.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener blade soiled. Observed gaskets at walk in coolers soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used to stored wiping cloth towels.
31A-09-4
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 observed three employees on duty no employee training provided.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in some parts of kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cilantro stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sinks in kitchen soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed prep sink soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed food containers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in ware washing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Talkin Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Talkin Tacos on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven 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 55 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 10 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 two times per year on average.
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