EL TALISMAN RESTAURANT
3887 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.821.0270
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 written instructions during inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw yuca inside reach in freezer in front of fryers at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
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 and printed to operator during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage at front counter.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled with trash and food debris at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves interior soiled at kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at men's and women's bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. Also observed mold like substance on walls of the walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified on top of preparation table at front counter.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside refrigerator freezer raw chicken, raw pork and raw beef, not separated from one another. Operator organized freezer properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at front area dusty and water stains on ceiling tiles.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at kitchen above preparation table, end caps missing.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed employee bathroom self close broken.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler properly.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen by Walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between counter and wall next to sandwich press at front counter.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed end caps missing on lights at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sliced ham container inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen missing ceiling tile, also on hallway by bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2023
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraints while preparing food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed end caps missing at lights at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen missing ceiling tile.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and front counter area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted. Employee inverted bowls.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 10/01/2023
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed above food preparation table at kitchen.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 written instructions during inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board used on shelves under prep tables at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles at kitchen and dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Employee inverted pots and pans
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the floor, at kitchen, employee stored cooking oil on top of milk crate above the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water at 90F Employee put utensils water container on top of stove to heat up.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.