TAMBO
TAMBO located in MIAMI BEACH has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
2360 COLLINS AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/6/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13627237
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 9 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the big ice machine by the ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler drawers at the cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the coffee station. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the cook line. The manager put up the sign. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the first walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato dicer soiled. As per the food handler they don't use that equipment but she had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site
2/2/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13488886
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. A cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the kitchen entrance.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 filets and 3 vacuumed sealed bags with shrimp still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. in the walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the second walk in cooler.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2024. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of shell eggs over yogurt in the first walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 filets and 3 vacuumed sealed bags with shrimp still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. in the walk in cooler.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee station.
9/12/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 13489733
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled throughout the establishment. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled throughout the establishment. Warning **Time Extended**
8/12/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13488509
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 2 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled throughout the establishment. Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed more than half were cleaned. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can op blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed the can opener blade clean. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filters dated 07-24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filters dated 07-24. Warning **Time Extended**
8/11/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10919027
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 4 int, 6 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled throughout the establishment. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes with different products on the walk in freezer floor. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the chest freezer by the office window. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing her hands. Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed Tuna wrap and crispy salmon tacos and tuna watermelon salad. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding). As per the cook those items were put on line approximately 3 hours ago. The cook moved the TCS food to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can op blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic tub and.a spoon in the hand washing sink at the coffee station. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filters dated 07-24. Warning
3/27/2025· 11mo ago
1 high, 3 basic
- 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the hand wash sink at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the hand wash sink at the bar. Warning **Time Extended**
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a
3/21/2025· 11mo ago
4 high, 4 int, 9 basic
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a card board box labeled Apple Jacks on the floor by the kitchen entrance. The manager put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula in water with a temperature of 115°F. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hand wash sink at the bar soiled. Observed the drawer preparation cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of cup and to go containers on the floor by the kitchen entrance. The manager put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the ice bin at the bar. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the hand wash sink at the bar. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The dish washer fixed the dish machine during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cheese at the preparation drawer reach in cooler. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 6 cracked shell eggs at the cook line. The supervisor discarded them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cut melon, butter chips, cream cheese, breakfast potatoes and scrambled eggs at the buffet line with no time. As per the supervisor those items were put there approximately 1 hour ago and she wrote the times for the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the breakfast menu eggs Benedict, on the lunch menu Spicy Tuna Canto, Tuna or Salmon bowl, salmon poke tuna poke, and dinner menu spicy tuna canuto and Tambo ceviche as per the supervisor these items are served raw. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed on the breakfast menu. Warning
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 290-1886
Website: http://www.tambomiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(113 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
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Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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