Talkin' Tacos
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
90
Score
Talkin' Tacos has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miramar restaurant scores 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef cold held in walk in cooler at 48-50F. Cooked beef date marked 08/03/2025. Cooked beef didn't removed from unit since. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef cold held in walk in cooler at 48-50F. Cooked beef date marked 08/03/2025. Cooked beef didn't removed from unit since.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flying insects landing on walls in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup on can opener blade **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed in food preparation area over various food items.
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in refrigerator no identified or segregated from restaurant foods
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed M3 turbo air refrigerator gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
74
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans with sweet corn on can rack.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed air conditioner water drained into hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can open blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used as prep sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on floor at front line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
47
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed beans hot held in steam table at 129°F. Per operator , item placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat beans to 177°F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler. Per operator rice transfer back in cooler 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed item in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Observed air conditioner drain line draining in handwash sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 09/14/ 2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked beef stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item cooked on 09/26/2023.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals throughout establishment.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean pots stored underneath 3 compartment sink.
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator acquired copy of license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed several fly sticky tape's hanging in food preparation areas throughout kitchen.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with chips stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use articles stored on floor in dining room area.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
27
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided and explained **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can Opener , build up of food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. No proof of dishwasher machine added. Plan. On base does not show any new submission **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield, storage area, next to mop sink **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water temperature (120F). Employee removed, made new water at 140F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of flour, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Kitchen area-Container of flour in front of prep table . Employee moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under HWS , dishwasher area **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of flour, under prep table, in front of triple door freezer. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink build up of food debris and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Talkin' Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Talkin' Tacos on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Talkin' Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Talkin' Tacos.
How does Talkin' Tacos compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Talkin' Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Talkin' Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Talkin' Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Talkin' Tacos 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 Talkin' Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Talkin' Tacos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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