TALAVERA COCINA MEXICANA
2271 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Coffee station area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed lid stored on floor. Chef sent lid to dishwashing area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from bin. Corrected On-Site
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Right beside dishwasher machine.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front bar a colander over hand sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area back room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5: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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids stored on floor. Employee removed lids from the floor.. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area back room.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at kitchen faucet for hot water no working.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees at kitchen changing tasks from clean items to soil without hand washing.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp at 45°F, beef 45° F, Fish 45°. Observed the mentioned products out of temperature at cook line reach in cooler. According to the chef the items were placed just one hour prior to starting the inspection. Items removed and taken to reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside sink at cook line. Chef removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef sent for a new roll.Tea station. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5: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.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front reach in cooler at cook line in poor repair not cooling properly. Stop sale issued.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at cook line reach in cooler the following products out of temperature: Pork 55°F, beef 55°F, shrimp 55°, chicken 55°F
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler the following products out of temperature: Pork 55°F, beef 55°F, shrimp 55°, chicken 55°F
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen can opener soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. To check dishwasher machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
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★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(2,021 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
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Lunch
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025