EL TAMALITO CUBANO RESTAURANT

1093-1095 W 29 ST

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board on shelf under prep table at kitchen.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed at kitchen. **Time Extended**

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
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. Observed for Luis Perez 02/21/2024 expired . Warning

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455680

36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout hallway. Repeat Violation
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and pork thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. Repeat Violation
14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to cover rice at preparation station.
03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Shell eggs stored at 67F ambient. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen next to triple sink. Also observed at restroom. Operator provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, flan prepared onsite as per operator prepared the day before at 9 AM without date marking. Stored at front counter reach in cooler.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378959

36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on hallway by restroom. Repeat Violation
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing at room temperature. Manager put frozen pork container inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site

Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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