EL TAMALAZO II
EL TAMALAZO II located in MIAMI has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
13911 SW 66 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893583
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on a cardboard box. The food handler removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over vegetables in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the pork to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary as sanitizer and has a chlorine test kit.
Inspection Date: 4/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10759646
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above pico de gallo. Operator moved to bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 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 in warmer: cooked pork (112F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (126F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours inside warmer. Inspector had operator turn heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed hand sink used for storage in kitchen.
Inspection Date: 3/19/2025
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster placed on soil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed dumpster placed on soil. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/14/2025
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottle over preparation table at kitchen. Bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plastic containers of lard stored on floor at three compartment sink area. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster placed on soil. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at walk-in cooler. 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 Cooked yuca (99F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator, less than two hours. Product was reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips a at time of inspection. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8614004
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
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