The Taco Stand/Hiden
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
82
Score
The Taco Stand/Hiden has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; The Taco Stand/Hiden is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area at kitchen. Manager placed cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled cook line.
23-03-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 certificates expired Mika Nasako expired on 4/27/25, William Laguerre expired on expired on 4/27/25, Selvin Guerra expired on 4/27/25, Angel Peralta expired on 4/27/25, Merline Delva expired on 4/27/25 and Gerlin Guerra expired on 4/27/25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter at cook line soiled. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in freezer at preparation table (Hiden) **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
70
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located at the front counter. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover tortillas at front counter station.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board located at front prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between three compartment sink and wall in ware washing area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observe reach in freezer gasket located across the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe wet wiping cloth on top of wooden cutting board at the front counter not store in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately..**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food scraps / residue inside hand wash sink near front counter. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed table located across cook line with shelves accumulating rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover tortillas at the front prep station.
21-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located at the cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator has new shelves and will install soon. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth at the cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing water used at cook line not labeled. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed small bottle of ibuprofen near back food prep table. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at dry rack station with water accumulation on outer rim.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck in plastic bin near dry rack area. Operator removed old label and washed, rinsed, and sanitized container. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior located across cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths around cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover tortillas at food prep area.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees in back prep area with no hair net. Operator removed gloves, washed hands, and put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed three metal containers at dry rack station with water around water rim.
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter at cook line missing.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two wiping cloths underneath red cutting boards in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths around cook line and food prep are not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
70
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo 54 ° F cold holding at the sauce station outside. As per operator it was placed less than 2 hours ago.
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 beef at 100° F hot holding at the grill. As per operator food was placed 20 minutes. Operator reheated beef at 166° F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed at the Hiden restaurant at the back of taco stand.
02B-02-5
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the 3 compartment sink.
22-20-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda machine has like mold substance around nozzles and ice dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
22-13-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping towel under a wood cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at the reach in coolers.
23-03-4
43
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken (48 F - Cold Holding)in the walk in cooler. As per operator the beef and chicken were placed yesterday around 9:00 pm.
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
08B-38-4
Basic - soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed substance like mold at the ice dispenser.
22-13-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Taco Stand/Hiden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Taco Stand/Hiden on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Taco Stand/Hiden?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Taco Stand/Hiden.
How does The Taco Stand/Hiden compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Taco Stand/Hiden most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Taco Stand/Hiden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Taco Stand/Hiden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Taco Stand/Hiden 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 The Taco Stand/Hiden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Taco Stand/Hiden is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants