Tauro Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
18
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Tauro Pizza stretching back to 2022. Tauro Pizza was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Tauro Pizza trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching his head with gloves on and not washing hands. Employee washed hands during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of smashed plantain dated 01/25/2026 inside shelf at walk-in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 packages of Mahi Mahi and 1 package of salmon thawed inside Rop package inside container at walk in cooler. Stop sale was issued. Employee discarded during inspection.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory provided as per person in charge a customer can ask for a steak under cooked. A consumer advisory sign was provided and placed next to license at front counter.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer the minimum internal temperature of chicken. Coached employee on right temperature.
53B-16-4
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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/2025 next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working with no certified food manager present at the time of 5e inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted inside container under preparation table at kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of Mahi Mahi and 1 package of salmon thawed inside Rop package inside container at walk in cooler. Stop sale was issued. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet at kitchen area.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint at kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
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 sugar container with scoop handle touching sugar at front counter.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored in standing water at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee discarded water and stored utensils properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripe plantains bag thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee place ripe plantains under running water inside preparation sink at kitchen area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to back door at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth stored on top of the table next to slicer machine. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
18
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (68F - Cold Holding) at prep table next to rice cooker at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator started cooking preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 Cooked Onions (126F - Hot Holding) on top of flat top at kitchen area. As per employee for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed it on the hottest spot of flat top to reheat it. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) at kitchen area. Employee discarded and replaced with new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of spaghetti sauce dented at can storage area. Operator segregated dented can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table in front of stove. Employee moved can opener blade to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator was unable to answered the right way to calibrate probe thermometer. Couched employee on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna on rack at walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator prepared for over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of water at prep table on top of prep table in front of stove. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drinks and food not segregated from establishment food items inside reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Operator segregated and identified employees food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and bag on top of prep table next to sliced machine. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator changing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves soiled next to employees bathroom and in front of office at kitchen area. Operator clean microwaves. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at standing reach in cooler next to employees bathroom.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and milk powder at front counter with no label. Also observed sugar and salt container with no label at kitchen area. Operator identified containers at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt and bread crumbs containers at kitchen area. Operator removed at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
23
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). During the inspection employee added more chlorine Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of black beans. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with ice cream stored in chest freezer located at front counter not covered.
08B-12-5
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employees bathroom.
32-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned metal container storage on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to clean utensils. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta (41°F - Cold Holding); inside walk in cooler, operator properly covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tauro Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tauro Pizza on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tauro Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tauro Pizza.
How does Tauro Pizza compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Tauro Pizza most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Tauro Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tauro Pizza have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tauro Pizza 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 Tauro Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tauro Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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