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TAQUERIA VIVA MEXICO

TAQUERIA VIVA MEXICO in MIAMI has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2516 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13519255

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Roxana Giron expired 03/30/25; Lourdes Leal, expired 03/30/25 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: FRLA: Roxana Giron expired 03/30/25; Lourdes Leal, expired 03/30/25 **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878025

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing inside the kitchen soiled.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink in the kitchen, not working, observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands of the three compartment sink with no soap. Inspector discussed it with employee and trained and coach employee on how to watch hands properly and went to wash hands.. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw chicken store above our cases of avocado. Discuss with operating and provide provided the handout for the proper storage of food.. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Robbie thought of corn in the walk-in cooler, discuss with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee wash hands of the three compartment sink with no soap. Inspector discussed it with employee and trained and coach employee on how to watch hands properly and went to wash hands.. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. The handwashing sink in the kitchen is in disrepair. .
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter, buckets for ice stored inside the hand washing sink Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women restroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at handwashing sink in the kitchen.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Roxana Giron expired 03/30/25; Lourdes Leal, expired 03/30/25
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. All spray bottles, degreaser and glass cleaner

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen: pan with cooked pork stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
  • 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the three compartment sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above bread and raw marinated chicken stored above cooked pork. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Walk in cooler: sauces stored in Home Depot containers.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560662

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef, plating food for customers. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and women restroom . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560110

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365078

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning
  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license 10-1-2023 Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(834 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:50 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:50 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 1:55 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 1:55 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 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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