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Mixed Health Record
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EL TAMALAZO II in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 11 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 18, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce head with no protection or cover stored directly on reach in shelf in kitchen.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from 3 compartment sink nozzle.
- [53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed for three employees Eradys S., Yaimi D., Daisy G. certificates printed expiration date the same day as training was conducted.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled with grease handle of reach in cooler in kitchen.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for employee bathroom in back area.
- [10-20-4] Observed in-use tongs and ladles stored on the sprinkler pipes above stove between uses.
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents above 3 compartment sink.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer located near back exit door.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled vent inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease the hood filters above stove and grills.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed good pans stacked on top of handwashing sink near mop sink. Employee removed.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris interior of microwave in the kitchen.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing three vacuum breakers on three way splitter at mop sink.
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