EL TAMBO GRILL
7118-7126 SW 117TH AVE, MIAMI 33183
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle stored inside container of sugar next to walk in freezer
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to triple sink
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice inside cooler at front counter
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at ceviche reach in coolers
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted in kitchen area. Operator inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature under prep table in kitchen. Operator moved products to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled next to walk in freezer
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and dish areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing knives and cutting boards at 3 compartment sink, no sanitizer step. Employee rehashed and sanitize items. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) over ice bath at cook line. As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Advised operator to place larger surrounding container.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers blocking hand sink near dish machine.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).