Tiagos Tacos
9595 SW 160 St, Miami, FL 33157 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337979
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection5 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 29 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (2 repeats), 9 basic (2 repeats)-44
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Basic5
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
More time given
- First visitSep 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed black beans (75°F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. Food was cooked today and time marked before 7:00 AM. Food never reached 70°F within 2 hours and food has been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed sausage (47°F - Cold Holding); cheese (47°F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per employee sausages were placed this morning inside the reach in cooler. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. As per employee cheese was placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee moved cheese to walk in cooler. Also observed Observed sausage (47°F - Cold Holding); cheese (47°F- Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per employee sausages were placed this morning inside the reach in cooler. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours.
Observed black beans (75°F - Cooling)inside the walk in cooler. Food was cooked today and time marked before 7:00 AM. Food never reached 70°F within 2 hours and food has been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed quat sanitizer was + 500 ppm. Employee adjusted to 200 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Repeat violation
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Melissa MAs ( 07/26/26) and Kenia Orochena ( 06/12/26) did not provided any food handler training.
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Observed handles inside the food in-the steam table.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed metal container used as scoop on top of the cheese.
Repeat violation
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the kitchen area.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed reach utensils stored inside a metal container not inverted.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 7 dead roaches stored on the square area at the kitchen area. Employee cleaned them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed mop stored inside the bucket.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Observed establishment has 50 seats ( 10 inside and 40 outside ) but the license is just for 10 seats.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.