Tiagos Tacos
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
17
Score
Going back to 2022, Tiagos Tacos has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Tiagos Tacos' 17 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
9
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed all employees engaged in food preparation washing hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands. Employees washed hands during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Observed 1 employee unable to answer how to sanitize and the right concentration for chlorine sanitation. Also observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer the minimum internal temperature for beef. Coached employees during inspection. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips expired 03/2024. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 71 degrees Fahrenheit at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed no proof of training for the employees Raynier R. And Yulitza V. As per person in charge they have been working for more than two month.
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. Observed employees Raynier R. And Yulitza V. with no proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge . As per person in charge they have been working for more than two month. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chlorine sanitizer available. Person in charge bought and provided chlorine sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed not original certificate provided for Abraham P. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 71 degrees Fahrenheit at hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution under oreparation table next to grill at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle inside cheese container inside reach in cooler at cook line area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and steam table at cook line area. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1 employee water cup stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice cream and French fries mini chest freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled all around establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
17
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drink from soda bottle then proceed to place new gloves and continue to complete griddle orders no wash. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray stored on top of sink basin.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese bits in flip top prep cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on prep table next to Oreo batter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout soiled with grease build up.
36-27-5
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen fries stored in thank you bags inside the chest freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, located at the bathroom.
31B-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors standing reach in cooler is not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
29-49-6
61
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauce without labels, located inside reach in cooler at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed several plastic bottles with different sauce without labels, located inside reach in cooler at front counter. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while cooking burger.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
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. Emailed 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, operator printed out and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
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. Emailed employees responsibility to report agreement, operator printed out and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria Nunez with more than 2 months of being hired.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
23-03-4
52
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiagos Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiagos Tacos on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiagos Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tiagos Tacos.
How does Tiagos Tacos compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Tiagos Tacos most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Tiagos Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tiagos Tacos have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tiagos Tacos 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 Tiagos Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiagos Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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