EL TAMBO RESTAURANT
12861 SW N KENDALL DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed celery inside walk in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (100F – Hot Holding) at grill, as per operator for 2 hours.
Basic 6
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 80F at cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at ceviche prep area.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in reach in cooler across from cook line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing inside triple sink. Employee moved fish to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to ceviche prep station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.