LA TABERNA DE IGNACIO
1800 W 68 ST #123, Hialeah, FL, 33014
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (5)
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above the preparation sink. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above the preparation sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
Basic
- 35B-02-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator placed in chlorine sanitizer of 100 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes (109/100F - Cooling) covered with a plastic wrap, operator uncovered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-24: Observed cooked potatoes (510F/48°F - Cooling) covered with a plastic wrap in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 53A-03-7
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cesar Vega and Luis Velasco food handler certificate expired on 3/12/26 -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Cesar Vega and Luis Velasco food handler certificate expired on 3/12/26 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-24: At the time of callback inspection no manager certificate provided for Cesar Vega or Luis Velasco. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.