Tejano Barbecue

4888 Nw 183 St #214, Miami Gardens, FL 33055

American

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Tejano Barbecue stretching back to 2024. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.

“No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Miami Gardens restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Three-compartment sink not cleaned after being used for food preparation or washing wiping cloths before being used for warewashing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

16-18-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease throughout food truck. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

16-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease throughout food truck. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for Adrian Ricouz.

53A-01-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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

14-73-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed across cook line.

22-16-4

Basic - Three-compartment sink not cleaned after being used for food preparation or washing wiping cloths before being used for warewashing.

16-18-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease throughout food truck.

36-27-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

16-07-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease throughout food truck.

36-34-5

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container at cook line. Operator re installed drip container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-73-4

Nov 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tejano Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tejano Barbecue on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tejano Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “no container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tejano Barbecue.

How does Tejano Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Tejano Barbecue most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Tejano Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tejano Barbecue have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tejano Barbecue means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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