Inspection Report

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EL TAMALAZO II

13911 SW 66 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446716
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735742
DBPR license2337982

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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 2

#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked yuca (99F – Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator, less than two hours. Product was reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips a at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottle over preparation table at kitchen. Bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plastic containers of lard stored on floor at three compartment sink area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster placed on soil. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.