Taqueria Chiapas

12705 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33054

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Chiapas has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pineapple stored inside carry out market plastic bags. Employee replaced it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product on spray bottle without label.

41-17-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put put put it inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer compartment cover with warmer. Manager put removed it.

16-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with grease outside.

23-03-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: chicken, pork and beef frozen without date marked inside reach in freezer.

02C-04-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork

02C-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Chiapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Chiapas on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Chiapas?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Chiapas.

How does Taqueria Chiapas compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taqueria Chiapas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taqueria Chiapas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Chiapas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Chiapas 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 Taqueria Chiapas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Chiapas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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