EL TAMALAZO SPORT BAR
17579 S DIXIE HWY · PALMETTO BAY · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (78 F – Cold Holding)at the kitchen area. As per operator food was left outside around 1:30 pm. Operator placed food inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 34 sears but they have 50 seats. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored on the oven door handle.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:25 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.