Taqueria Herencia Mexicana
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Taqueria Herencia Mexicana, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Taqueria Herencia Mexicana's latest score of 55 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed double door reach in cooler cooked chicken (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before, as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed double door reach in cooler cooked chicken (50/49F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before, as per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes storage in hand sink located at the front line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
23-03-4
55
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels storage in chlorine sanitazer water at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on the wall next to the blender. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
82
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (100F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed on the grilled. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to the blender.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
58
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (49/48F - Cooling); in reach in cooler, was cooked from 2 days ago ask per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef, raw pork stored in thank you bag located in reachin reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs on the same cartoon with the other eggs, in double doors reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (49/48F - Cooling); in reach in cooler, was cooked from 2 days ago ask per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing plastic bucket in hand sink located at the front area. Coughed employee regarding the use of hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (42F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler was cooked for more than 24 hrs as per operator. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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/ Oscar Tubac date 6/4/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
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. Observed employee washing plastic bucket in hand sink located at the front area, with no sanitation step. Coughed employee regarding the ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
25
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed dessert with the date marked of 2/18/24.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dessert with the date marked of 2/18/24.
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
64
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed onions bags on the kitchen floor, observed raw pork underneath of three compartment sink. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chocolate dessert with date marked of 9/28/23. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
02C-01-5
High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 lives roaches on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
35A-05-4
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chocolate dessert with date marked of 9/28/23. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Employees name Elizabeth and Jacqueline, with more than 2 months of been hired. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple chocolate and parcha desserts was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed onions bags on the kitchen floor, observed raw pork underneath of three compartment sink. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint** Priority: Basic
35A-03-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
41
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
41-15-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes inside hand wash sink located at the front line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the front line, paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored it inside chlorine sanitizer solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
52
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chocolate cake with date marked of 7/20/22 inside reach in cooler located at the front area.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chocolate cake with date marked of 7/20/22 inside reach in cooler located at the front area.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Woman bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean metal container on kitchen shelves with old label.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
02D-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Herencia Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Herencia Mexicana on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Herencia Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Herencia Mexicana.
How does Taqueria Herencia Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Taqueria Herencia Mexicana most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Taqueria Herencia Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Herencia Mexicana have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Herencia Mexicana 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 Taqueria Herencia Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Herencia Mexicana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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