Taquiza

7450 Ocean Ter, Miami Beach, FL 33141

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taquiza, located at 7450 Ocean Ter, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 67. The inspection noted eight minor violations, including the use of a bowl without a handle to dispense food, cold holding equipment in disrepair with compromised gaskets, and standing water observed inside the walk-in cooler. Historically, Taquiza has maintained a pattern of medium-risk scores across its ten recorded inspections.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop cheese in kitchen.

14-01-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair.

14-74-7

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on soiled surface. **Repeat Violation**

10-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water on grill at 109 F.

10-07-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout boxes and portion cup lids stored on floor in dry storage room. Employee placed items off of ground. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen was replaced with new hand wash sink with no running water. As per owner, plumbing is scheduled to correct hand wash sink.

27-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line attached to hand wash sink at front counter.

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed owner posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in contact with top of ice machines. Owner removed ice scoops from soiled surface. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink in kitchen and hand wash sink at front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels posted on clean containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Employee removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling of walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near dish machine area. Employee cleaned standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler missing light shield.

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.

14-17-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**

36-68-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler missing light shield.

38-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at storage rack in storage room.

16-46-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage stored inside of top counter cooked in kitchen. Employee removed beverage from top counter. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching dirty containers and then, engaged in food preparation.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer at the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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. Observed 2 new employees without evidence of reporting agreement ( Cynthia and Christina ). Forms were printed for them to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the front bar hand sink.

27-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling ( storage area )

36-32-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water container near clean utensils .

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler located at the kitchen entrance.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on utility lines . **Repeat Violation**

36-68-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler located at the kitchen entrance.

29-49-6

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature