Taqueria Viva Mexico
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Taqueria Viva Mexico, the earliest from 2022. Taqueria Viva Mexico was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Taqueria Viva Mexico's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Sofia Leal expired 03/30/25. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Roxana Giron expired 03/30/25; Lourdes Leal, expired 03/30/25 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: FRLA: Roxana Giron expired 03/30/25; Lourdes Leal, expired 03/30/25 **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Robbie thought of corn in the walk-in cooler, discuss with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw chicken store above our cases of avocado. Discuss with operating and provide provided the handout for the proper storage of food.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands of the three compartment sink with no soap. Inspector discussed it with employee and trained and coach employee on how to watch hands properly and went to wash hands.. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee wash hands of the three compartment sink with no soap. Inspector discussed it with employee and trained and coach employee on how to watch hands properly and went to wash hands.. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. The handwashing sink in the kitchen is in disrepair. .
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter, buckets for ice stored inside the hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at handwashing sink in the kitchen.
27-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Roxana Giron expired 03/30/25; Lourdes Leal, expired 03/30/25
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All spray bottles, degreaser and glass cleaner
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing inside the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink in the kitchen, not working, observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
31B-04-4
21
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above bread and raw marinated chicken stored above cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen: pan with cooked pork stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Walk in cooler: sauces stored in Home Depot containers.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and women restroom . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef, plating food for customers. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license 10-1-2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen area. **Warning**
38-02-4
61
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above cilantro and bell peppers. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
58
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above ham. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at the front counter: cases of bottled waters and bottled sodas stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. No Drop ceiling in kitchen are **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Front counter flip top reach in cooler: observed bowls with no handle stored inside containers of sauces and cut onions. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Viva Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Viva Mexico on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Viva Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Viva Mexico.
How does Taqueria Viva Mexico compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Taqueria Viva Mexico most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Taqueria Viva Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Viva Mexico have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Viva Mexico 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 Viva Mexico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Viva Mexico is inspected around three times per year on average.
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