EL TAMALAZO III
17579 S DIXIE HWY · PALMETTO BAY · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs with gloves and then touching the bread without changing gloves and washing hands. The employee was informed to change gloves, wash hand. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 620 units tamales on the reach in freezer. As per the manager the product was made in a place without a license from either DBPR or Agriculture , unapproved source. Manager was informed that the tamales are under Stop Sale. Manager provided invoice for 200 tamales made by Sabrozo Gourmet. But the license of the place was not provided. Invoice # 8027 Dated 5-9-2024. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn inside thank you bags at reach in freezer. And bread inside of black garbage bags at preparation area. Operator was informed thank you and garbage bags cannot be used for storage. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Manager was informed that the eggs can not be stored over unwashed vegetables. **Warning**
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken cooking over raw pork at the rotisserie. The operator was informed that the raw chicken cannot be cooked over raw pork. And the pork needs to be cooking over 165F. Operator moved the chicken at different parts of the equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 pork. Operator was coached the right way to store raw products. Provided via email handout to operator. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 620 units tamales on the reach in freezer. As per the manager the product was made in a place without a license from either DBPR or Agriculture , unapproved source. Manager was informed that the tamales are under Stop Sale. Manager provided invoice for 200 tamales made by Sabrozo Gourmet. But the license of the place was not provided. Invoice# 8027 Dated 5-9-2024. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella (49F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding); ham (51F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per manager less than 2 hours. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler, for rapid cooling . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed the employees unable to answer the questions how to use the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to use the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
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 via email operator with bodily fluids handouts. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty can and towel inside the handwashing sink in kitchen area next to preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine/Quad test strips at time of inspection. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed there was a change of ownership with remodeling, the oven was removed and rotisserie grill was added. Also fryers were removed and 2 oven added. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly on front counter next to reach in cooler. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 12
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not inverted at shelf over preparation table. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the employees using soap in the middle sink of the 3 compartment sink. Operator was coached of the proper way of using 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 48 seats in the dining area, and the license has approved 34. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 boxes of vegetable and 1 bag onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the product cannot be stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee cutting pork next to handwashing sink exposed to the splash. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket containing Cooking grease stored on the floor in kitchen area next to preparation table. Employee removed. Also 3 boxes of vegetable and 1 bag onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the product cannot be stored on the floor. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper around the dumpster. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the Men bathrooms . Provided operator via email handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels at cutting board in preparation table. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and coffee at coffee station. Employee identified product properly. Also 2 plastic bins containers with beans and rice not labeled with common name across from stove, employee labeled product.**Corrected On-Site**. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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6 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.