Tariacuri
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
23
Score
Tariacuri has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Tariacuri's latest score of 23 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 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 (51F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler behind front counter, as per operator product was prepared 2 days prior to inspection and has been inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (51F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler behind front counter, as per operator product was prepared 2 days prior to inspection and has been inside reach in cooler.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed prep sink soiled in kitchen.
22-35-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over cheese inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator properly relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (103F - Hot Holding) underneath prep table across from cook line inside cabinet. As per operator for one hour. Operator took product to reheat and place on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
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. Observed cooked beans removed from freezer and stored inside reach in cooler date marked last month in back prep area. Advised operator to change date when removing food from freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed current well water testing on site dated 1/22/2025, expired. Operator called to have current report sent inspection. Operator provided current satisfactory well water testing report dated 2/16/2026 by Advanced Environmental Laboratories Inc. **Corrected On-Site**
27-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes at cook line stored not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored next to tortilla maker.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of sugar at front counter. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of screen door at back door.
35B-01-4
23
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
16-37-1
82
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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 shredded beef (48F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, as per operator was made 4 days prior to inspection and has been inside reach in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (48F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, as per operator was made 4 days prior to inspection and has been inside reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken flautas (84F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins.
03B-01-6
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 Glenda hired two weeks ago, provided operator with form.
11-26-1
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. Observed employee training expired for Eneida 1/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
50
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at 47°F inside the reach in cooler as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee placed beef in metal containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler by the front counter. Manager provided ambient thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
82
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (47 F - Cold Holding) as per operator from the night before. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (47 F - Cold Holding) as per operator from the night before. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tacos (75 F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed chicken tacos on top of the grill to reheat them. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above an opened mayo container. Operator placed the eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored in table preparation. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a tile broken / hole in the wall at the preparation area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the counter and a metal bar. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
36-36-4
39
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed consumer advisory was provided again. **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing at the front counter. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit was provided. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. I provided it to operator and employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. I provided it to operator and it was displayed in the food truck. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler.
14-33-4
55
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beef was placed in the reach in cooler more than 12 hours ago. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beef was placed in the reach in cooler more than 12 hours ago. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Aria Soledad Mendoza. Owner. Alfonso Mendoza. Owner. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing at the front counter. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the handle of a cart at the kitchen area. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle above the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the 3 doors reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the dining area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
29
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked pork ribs at reach in cooler located at front counter. And raw beef stored over cooked beef at reach in cooler located in front of the tortillas machine. Operator moved the raw shells eggs to the bottom part and moved the raw beef to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (72 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located at front counter. As per the manager since the night before, more than 10 hours. Operator was informed that they can not used this product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (72 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located at front counter. As per the manager since the night before, more than 10 hours. Operator was informed that they can not used this product.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (120 F - Cold Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turn up the steamer to reheat the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth, nonabsorbent with black mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and one located next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at dining area.
29-49-6
43
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed napkins dispensers inside of the hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided the chlorine chemical test. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles and single service cups stored next to chlorine container under three compartment sink.
25-05-4
70
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw ground beef at reach in freezer. Operator started to moved the products. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut vegetables at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw beef. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager was outside for 15 minutes. Operator moved the products to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (125 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than one hour. And **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed white containers stored not inverted over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, located in front of grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable under three compartment sink.
36-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth, nonabsorbent behind hand washing sink at preparation area.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet at preparation sink kitchen area.
29-11-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tariacuri last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tariacuri on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tariacuri?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tariacuri.
How does Tariacuri compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tariacuri most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tariacuri's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tariacuri have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tariacuri means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tariacuri inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tariacuri is inspected around three times per year on average.
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