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TALAVERA COCINA MEXICANA

2271 PONCE DE LEON BLVD · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3327321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346578
DBPR license2326914

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-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.

#6High Priority03A-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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside sink at cook line. Chef removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-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**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-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.

#11Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at kitchen.

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids stored on floor. Employee removed lids from the floor.. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area back room.

#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at kitchen faucet for hot water no working.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.