LOS MEJORES TAMALES DE MIAMI
Health inspection records show LOS MEJORES TAMALES DE MIAMI in HIALEAH has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1004 E 16 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13537714
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935311
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food employees engaging in food prep without hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside inside ice bin inside reach in cooler across front counter. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area next to cook line. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thawing at room temperature next to walk in cooler. Operator started food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ice inside reach in cooler across front counter. Operator properly rearranged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicharron inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled yuca (125F - Hot Holding); fried pork (124F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (127F - Hot Holding); corn tamal pure (120F - Hot Holding) cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding); sweet potato (126F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to reheat items. Observed inside Warmer; rice with beans (113F - Hot Holding); white rice (120F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by silver wear inside strainer on hand sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 1/27/2025
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the cooking line
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 98F, located at cooking line.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door standing reach in cooler interior soiled, located at kitchen area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/11/2024
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing, throughout the kitchen areas. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with corn tamales stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer. Operator removed item and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed standing freezer gaskets soiled, located at back kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. Operator provided a new paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area.
Inspection Date: 5/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8644165
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor cracked in disrepair. Kitchen area repair where needed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593250
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor cracked in disrepair. Kitchen area repair where needed. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ribs being thawed in room temperature. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Frozen tamales in contact with nonfood grade bags inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 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 all kitchen staff with expired employee training. 12-23 Warning
Inspection Date: 1/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379317
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in kitchen area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer floor.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (110°F - Hot Holding)inside steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside the oven to be reheat at 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed natural melon packaged in half of gallons without warning label.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was replaced on paper device. Corrected On-Site
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