EL TALISMAN RESTAURANT
3887 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw yuca inside reach in freezer in front of fryers at kitchen area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and printed to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage at front counter.
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled with trash and food debris at kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at kitchen area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves interior soiled at kitchen area.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. Also observed mold like substance on walls of the walk in cooler at kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified on top of preparation table at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.