EL TAMBO GRILL

Name: EL TAMBO GRILL
Address: 7118-7126 SW 117TH AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33183, US

7118-7126 SW 117TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33183

License #2329026

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F 67.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

2.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to microwave in food prep area. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee throw away trash outside, came back inside kitchen and immediately touched clean plates without washing hands.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack used to store dishes.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle of glass cleaner stored next to desserts at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at main cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near dish machine soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee obtain water from hand wash sink inside kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sauces and seasonings located across the cook line with no label.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at ceviche reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on prep table.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside cooler with handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot of purple corn stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator picked up pot. **Corrected On-Site**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled at ceviche station. **Repeat Violation**
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked by stacked milk crates and hand sink in dish area blocked by buckets.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom without self closing door.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at shelf across from cook line. Operator inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at shelf across from cook line. Operator inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at ceviche reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (110F - Hot Holding) on grill at cook line. As per operator for one hour.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed pot of purple corn stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator picked up pot. **Corrected On-Site**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at ceviche reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside cooler with handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in employee bathroom.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on prep table.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over ceviche prep area
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked by stacked milk crates and hand sink in dish area blocked by buckets.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle stored inside white rice at steam table. Observed plastic cups stored inside containers of sugar, rice, and salt with no handle. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) at prep table. As per operator for one hour.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near back door.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) at prep table. As per operator for one hour.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle stored inside white rice at steam table. Observed plastic cups stored inside containers of sugar, rice, and salt with no handle. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over ceviche prep area
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside walk in freezer
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind stove at cook line.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled at ceviche station. **Repeat Violation**