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EL TAMALAZO III

Health inspection records show EL TAMALAZO III in MIAMI has 3 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

17579 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13520384

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets in disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed door gaskets disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table. **Time Extended**
  • 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed the dumpster missing its lid. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms. **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed raw frozen chicken in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink was removed in the kitchen area per plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed hand wash sink was removed in the kitchen area per plan review. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager has no training certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed manager has no training certificate. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 51-12-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator removed walk in freezer, installed 3 compartment sink and removed hand wash sinks at the bar area. Also, the 3 compartment sink was moved, the hand wash sink was moved and the mop sink was moved in the kitchen area without providing plans to plan review.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed operator removed walk in freezer, installed 3 compartment sink and removed hand wash sinks at the bar area. Also, the 3 compartment sink was moved, the hand wash sink was moved and the mop sink was moved in the kitchen area without providing plans to plan review. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees have not received training. Observed Melissa ( over 2 months). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed employees have not received training. Observed Melissa ( over 2 months). **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10939238

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets in disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table. Warning
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of rice not covered located in the reach in cooler. Per operator, cooked yesterday. Also observed a container of French fries not covered in the reach in freezer. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed more than 5 flies flying around the drain under the 3compartment sink in the kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored above tamales, located in the reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored in the same container, located in the reach in cooler next to the stove. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink was removed in the kitchen area per plan review. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager has no training certificate. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. Warning
  • 51-12-5:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator removed walk in freezer, installed 3 compartment sink and removed hand wash sinks at the bar area. Also, the 3 compartment sink was moved, the hand wash sink was moved and the mop sink was moved in the kitchen area without providing plans to plan review.. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees have not received training. Observed Melissa ( over 2 months). Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at front counter soiled with debris.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry at time of inspection.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler broken floor tile in poor repair.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler shelves pitting and rusting.