Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL TAMBO GRILL

11401 NW 12 ST UNIT E532 · SWEETWATER · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3750792
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789294
DBPR license2337728

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at top of reach in cooler at cook line, chef placed back in reach in unit, as per chef eggs were out just for 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool stored at unit by kitchen entrance.

#8Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at unit by kitchen entrance.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic full cooking oil container stored in the kitchen floor.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several cooking utensils stored in water 71°F. at kitchen line.

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table kitchen area.

#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sani bucket stored on the kitchen floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.