Tipico Latino

1939 Ne 164 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33161
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tipico Latino four times, with records going back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Tipico Latino's latest score is in line with the North Miami Beach average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jennifer with no manager certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Jennifer with no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed Jennifer with no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Comsepcion, Reina, And Sofia with no employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Comsepcion, Reina, And Sofia with no employee training. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed Consepcion, Reina, And Sofia with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 4 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed 4 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed 4 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters with accumulated grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed filters with accumulated grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed filters with accumulated grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed food truck with no potable water in the tank. Operator was able to run a hose and receive water from commissary. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed food truck with no potable water in the tank. Operator placed water inside tank, electrical issue with water pump that does not allow water to flow out. **Time Extended**
27-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Comsepcion, Reina, And Sofia with no employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Comsepcion, Reina, And Sofia with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jennifer with no manager certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Jennifer with no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 4 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed 4 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters with accumulated grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed filters with accumulated grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee washing dishes, pick up items from the floor and then started touching chicken wings and fries to plate for food. Items were discarded.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing dishes, pick up items from the floor and then started touching chicken wings and fries to plate for food. Items were discarded.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitation solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator prepped Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) Operator washed all dishes properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed food truck with no potable water in the tank. Operator was able to run a hose and receive water from commissary. **Corrected On-Site**
27-12-4
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 Comsepcion, Reina, And Sofia with no employee training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed mazeca and flour in containers with no name label.
02D-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 raw shell eggs and beef on the menu with no consumer advisory. Printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by pots and pans stored inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jennifer with no manager certificate.
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters with accumulated grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of flour stored on the floor of the food truck by the entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 4 knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
29
Apr 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tipico Latino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tipico Latino on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tipico Latino compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Tipico Latino most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Tipico Latino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tipico Latino have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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