EL TAMBO GRILL
7118-7126 SW 117TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33183
License #2329026
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →EL TAMBO GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.5 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 March 25, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 34 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 23 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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- •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero imported notes.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at main cook line.
- [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.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed raw fish uncovered inside walk in cooler.
- [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.
- [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.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling inside kitchen area soiled.
- [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.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee obtain water from hand wash sink inside kitchen.
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EL TAMBO GRILL has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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