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TAQUIZA

Health inspection records show TAQUIZA in MIAMI BEACH has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

7450 OCEAN TER

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880093

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed owner posted current license. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in contact with top of ice machines. Owner removed ice scoops from soiled surface. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink in kitchen and hand wash sink at front counter.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels posted on clean containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Employee removed old labels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line attached to hand wash sink at front counter.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen was replaced with new hand wash sink with no running water. As per owner, plumbing is scheduled to correct hand wash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling of walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near dish machine area. Employee cleaned standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler missing light shield.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside dish machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed establishment has installed shoring bars to secure the ceiling at the prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some metal containers with food contact surface up on shelving.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table .
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed underneath the prep table located at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler located at the entrance of the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working with food without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586943

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in walk in cooler missing light shield.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at storage rack in storage room.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage stored inside of top counter cooked in kitchen. Employee removed beverage from top counter. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370658

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling ( storage area )
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water container near clean utensils .
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler located at the kitchen entrance.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on utility lines . Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water at the bottom of reach in cooler located at the kitchen entrance.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching dirty containers and then, engaged in food preparation.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer at the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed 2 new employees without evidence of reporting agreement ( Cynthia and Christina ). Forms were printed for them to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the front bar hand sink.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(1,266 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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