Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami
Last inspected:
2516 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami has accumulated 299 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility operated previously as La Libertad Restaurant and has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,040 in fines. Fire inspectors cited a propane tank stored inside the kitchen in 2019, a violation that persisted under the subsequent operator. Top recurring violations include food contact surfaces (24 citations), improper ventilation (18), and sewage disposal issues (12).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,040.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022023479 | $720.00 | Feb 8, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2019060076 | $320.00 | Oct 29, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Inside the kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections49 violations · 25 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami last inspected?
- Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami had?
- Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami find?
- Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,040.00 in fines.
- How much has Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami been fined?
- Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami has been fined a total of $1,040.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Taqueria Viva Mexico in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Libertad Restaurant (2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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