Tejas De Honduras
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Tejas De Honduras, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up six times.
Tejas De Honduras' latest score of 78 sits above the Cutler Bay average of 70. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen. Hanging pots and pans no properly stored. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over microwave at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
78
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steamer the following items out of temperature: white rice 77°F, beef 77°F,scrambled eggs 77°F, black beans 77°F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. white rice 77°F, beef 77°F,scrambled eggs 77°F, black beans 77°F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees don't have knowledge about food safety.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Location serving eggs in several varieties, also beef. Provided to operator while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen. Hanging pots and pans no properly stored.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed steamer at kitchen broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over microwave at kitchen.
35B-02-4
30
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantains inside sugar container not covered at the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed sugar container not covered at the front counter area. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at the front counter area, observed rice container not covered in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed sugar container not labeled at the front counter area, observed rice container not covered in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 three doors reach in cooler ambient temperature 74 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed three doors cooler turn off, empty, operator waiting for parts. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three doors reach in cooler ambient temperature 74 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed three doors cooler turn off, empty, operator waiting for parts. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed broken floor tile in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of a three doors reach in cooler Marinated beef (68 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (69 F - Cold Holding); Mortadella (68 F - Cold Holding); Gallo pinto (70 F - Cold Holding); Marinated pork chops (69 F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (67 F - Cold Holding); Swai (70 F - Cold Holding); Beans (69 F - Cold Holding); Ham (69 F - Cold Holding), according to operator stored on unit for more than 24 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of a three doors reach in cooler Marinated beef (68 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (69 F - Cold Holding); Mortadella (68 F - Cold Holding); Gallo pinto (70 F - Cold Holding); Marinated pork chops (69 F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (67 F - Cold Holding); Swai (70 F - Cold Holding); Beans (69 F - Cold Holding); Ham (69 F - Cold Holding), according to operator stored on unit for more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed case chorizo stored on thank you bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed plantains inside no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach cooler, reach in freezer with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse gallons of milk with juice located in the front counter area reach in cooler gasket soiled.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in three doors cooler with standing water.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantains inside sugar container not covered at the front counter area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed reach walls soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at the front counter area, observed rice container not covered in the kitchen area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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 three doors reach in cooler ambient temperature 74 F
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed iPad, speaker, cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three doors reach in cooler ambient temperature 74 F
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
30
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning the floor, continued to pick up a plastic lid from kitchen floor and started preparing food without washing hands prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed raw shell eggs (81F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee transferred eggs back to the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands in the three compartment sink. Explained to employee where to properly wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by large cooking oil containers, employees removed them on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at hand sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the front counter layout of restaurant was remodeled, hand wash sink, upright reach in coolers, small ice machine, coffee station location changed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
47
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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 tomato sauce 55F cooling at reach in cooler located at kitchen area across from preparation table, as per employee more than six hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over refried beans at reach in cooler located in kitchen area. Observed raw chicken stored over coleslaw at reach in cooler located in kitchen area. Employee moved chicken away from ready to eat food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce 55F cooling at reach in cooler located at kitchen area across from preparation table, as per employee more than six hours.
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 at steam table COOKED WHOLE BEANS (73F- Hot Holding); COOKED BEEF (66F-Hot Holding). As per person in charge in steam well thirty minutes prior. Person in charge reheated cooked beans to 198F and cooked beef to 205F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee mug in handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed mug during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located in kitchen area next three compartment sink. Employee refilled paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at kitchen area next to cook line soiled with debris . **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food on bottom shelf of reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
39
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler at kitchen area. Employee placed on bottom shelf **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 TOMATO SAUCE (109F - Hot Holding) in steam table at kitchen area. Employee reheated sauce to a temperature of 179F and placed back in steam table for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink at Triple Sink Chlorine 0ppm. Employee add chlorine with a final reading of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of proper hot holding temperature. Coached employee on proper hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler located next to cook line torn and in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine located at front counter. Manager removed ice scoop and had it washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dried goods not covered at dry storage beans, rice, flour. Manager had employee cover product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled with debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink located at front counter. Manager tightened pipe and stopped the leak **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
43
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed raw shell eggs (81F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee transferred eggs back to the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning the floor, continued to pick up a plastic lid from kitchen floor and started preparing food without washing hands prior. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands in the three compartment sink. Explained to employee where to properly wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lucas Zapata, 04/09/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by large cooking oil containers, employees removed them on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the front counter layout of restaurant was remodeled, hand wash sink, upright reach in coolers, small ice machine, coffee station location changed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 Siria Casto certificate expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
39
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the front counter layout of restaurant was remodeled, hand wash sink, upright reach in coolers, small ice machine, coffee station location changed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: During the callback inspection reviewed Plan Review and plans were not submitted yet. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located underneath the preparation table in the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink sigh located in the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: During the callback inspection sign was not posted at hand wash sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washed her hands than dried her hands on her pants to continue preparing food. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bleach spray bottle stored in a service cart next to several flour bags by the three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Manager completed the forms and completed it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the front counter layout of restaurant was remodeled, hand wash sink, upright reach in coolers, small ice machine, coffee station location changed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used to scoop cheese, in the reach in cooker located across from the stove. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooker located by the fryers observed a container with butter, container with ham, salami not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two door reach in cooler by the fryer shelves soiled, **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink sigh located in the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located underneath the preparation table in the cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
39
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tejas De Honduras last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tejas De Honduras on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tejas De Honduras?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tejas De Honduras.
How does Tejas De Honduras compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Tejas De Honduras most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Tejas De Honduras' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tejas De Honduras have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tejas De Honduras means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tejas De Honduras inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tejas De Honduras is inspected around four times per year on average.
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