Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

TACO SHOP

831 W 49 ST, Hialeah, FL 33012

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Apr 2, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 24489112

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant selling food with an expired license, 10/01/2025 Operator payed license at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 24489110

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage area.

12B-07-4

Detail 24489111

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of shelf preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed beverage container. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24489113

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on small chest freezer rusted. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24489109

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door to outside by ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24221490

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 24221487

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup container, according to manager prepared Sunday, no date marked.

36-58-4

Detail 24221488

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Observed at kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 24221492

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door and side door. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 24221491

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed condensed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24221489

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 23631893

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner no labeled. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23631889

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle used to dispense pico de gallo. Employee discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23631891

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in side door and back doors to outside at kitchen. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23631890

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23631894

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23631892

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 23359903

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken box stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken box on bottom shelf under raw beef. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23359900

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 23359905

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer not labeled at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23359907

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container, no handle used to dispense rice. Employee discarded container. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23359904

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back storage.

06-01-5

Detail 23359901

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at ambient temperature. Employee put cold water to run on top of raw beef at sink. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23359906

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23359902

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table, towel no stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22990209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22990208

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor Time Extended

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 22972851

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed manager certification dated 05/08/2019 for Header Azamar expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed manager certification dated 05/08/2019 for Header Azamar expired. As per DDM Maurice Chi 7 day time extension. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22972850

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers at drying racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed on containers at drying racks Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22972853

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22972852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor Time Extended

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 22864689

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/ Observed manager certification dated 05/08/2019 for Header Azamar expired. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22864683

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22864687

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, water bottles at storage rack next to tortillas. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22864686

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers at drying racks. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22864684

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelve under preparation table at kitchen rusted. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22864685

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in storage area by ac unit standing water on the floor Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22864682

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single serve containers stored on the floor at front counter area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22864688

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers containing salt and sugar no labeled at storage rack. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22485026

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2023 Operator renew the license during inspection. Ref# 237346757 Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22485019

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22485021

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink.

13-03-4

Detail 22485024

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen cook no hair restraint on. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22485023

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22485025

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen

36-02-5

Detail 22485020

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed trough out the kitchen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22485022

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 18

22-39-4

Detail 22234432

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle with chlorine sanitizer at over 200 ppm Manager diluted with water and final reading at 100ppm

14-31-5

Detail 22234423

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sugar in nonfood-grade bags.

12A-09-4

Detail 22234424

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing and glove use. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22234440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in prep area. Manager put ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22234438

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chloride spray bottle not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22234436

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle used to scoop sugar. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22234434

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in cook line without hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 22234425

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior rusted of white chest freezer at kitchen. Also rusted shelves under prep table.

35B-01-4

Detail 22234437

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door.

21-04-4

Detail 22234430

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel used under cutting board in preparation station Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22234439

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22234433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer in storage area.

33-16-4

Detail 22234428

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 22234429

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in cooler interior soiled at storage area.

32-17-4

Detail 22234435

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self-closing device missing in both bathroom doors.

36-02-5

Detail 22234431

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22234426

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet on hand wash sink leaking next to stove.

21-12-4

Detail 22234427

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation that kitchen.

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21872898

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2022 Owner pay license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21872891

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed con with raw sh stored over bucket with sauce, in reach in cooler. Employee stored raw shrimp in a different unit away from ready to eat foods.. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21872895

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21872897

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.

53B-10-4

Detail 21872893

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth in all certificates.

41-17-4

Detail 21872892

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer, no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21872896

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

16-46-4

Detail 21872894

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

36-02-5

Detail 21872890

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 21261269

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef stew (45F - Cooling)stored inside standing cooler in the kitchen area and food was left inside standing cooler overnight. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21261272

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp over cooked beef inside standing freezer in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21261265

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of windex stored next to straws by front counter. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21261270

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 21261274

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employees training missing date of birth.

14-01-5

Detail 21261264

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with rice. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 21261273

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Located on the side of the hand washing sink in the kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21261266

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in the kitchen next to the 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 21261268

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.

36-02-5

Detail 21261267

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

21-12-4

Detail 21261271

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table.

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 20759734

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20759728

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pinto beans inside reach in cooler. Prepared from previous day no date marked.

12B-02-4

Detail 20759731

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

40-06-5

Detail 20759727

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

36-58-4

Detail 20759733

Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20759726

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

38-01-4

Detail 20759732

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen ventilation system.

05-09-4

Detail 20759730

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

02D-01-5

Detail 20759729

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with sugar at back kitchen area.

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20371127

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-45-4

Detail 20371129

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

51-13-4

Detail 20371128

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.