Tayrona
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Tayrona, the earliest from 2023. Tayrona was last inspected on Apr 20, 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 nine violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tayrona's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored above unwashed vegetables inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
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. Provided operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves and brackets that are housing single service items used for service, located near 3 compartment sink. Also observed for bottom shelf housing bulk ketchup bags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for smaller ice machine in the back bar building near reach in coolers. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside bin full of shredded cheese at prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rust accumulation on ceiling and ceiling vents in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing for handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep cut marks on red cutting board making it no longer cleanable in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under and behind the dry storage shelves, floor behind handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink, and behind, prep table and freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for one bathroom in the front bar and observed no sign for bathrooms in back bar building. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease on the hood filters above the stove in the kitchen. Observed soiled door gasket of reach in freezer. Observed accumulation of rust on a hook above microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed accumulation of rust on shelves inside the walk in cooler where beverages are being stored. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
33
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor next to reach in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired on October 1,2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
45
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine testing kit for three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table with surface rust shelves near ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two cutting boards inside hand wash sink near ware wash area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin o cheese located in the reach in cooler near cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent located in the kitchen prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer located next to hand wash sink with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves with rust on surface inside kitchen prep area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside bin full of shredded cheese. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave located inside kitchen with soiled door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled at the kitchen prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry in kitchen. Operator hung up mop.
42-01-4
52
May 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle dispenser soiled at bar area. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled located at the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed online menu with no consumer advisory on products that may be served raw. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee in kitchen with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between three compartment sink and wall. Operator removed immediately. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in kitchennear three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled across cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
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. Observed establishment does not have customer advisory at the menu neither at the dining room. Operator included consumer advisory on the digital menu. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at the front counter ( bar area)
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area and in both bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen area and the bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the front bar area. Employee placed them at the back. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the bar area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tayrona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tayrona on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tayrona?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tayrona.
How does Tayrona compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tayrona most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tayrona's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tayrona have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tayrona 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 Tayrona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tayrona is inspected around two times per year on average.
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