EL TAMALITO CUBANO RESTAURANT
1093-1095 W 29 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786-306-1294
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Shell eggs stored at 67F ambient. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019020071 | Dec 26, 2018 | Aug 22, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cream soup (53F - Cold Holding) on preparation table,as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (128F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheated.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on standing unit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on unisex bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on beans container at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on top of rice container. Employee removed.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink by kitchen. Operator provided soap.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Operator labeled sugar container.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over shred cheese inside white refrigerator. Operator moved raw fish, and stored under shred cheese inside.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro rice (127F - Hot Holding) inside rice cooker, prepared 2 hours ago, rice maker was disconnected. Operator reheated rice on top of stove 20 minutes after Moro rice (170F - Hot Holding)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains and dusty vents.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board on shelf under prep table at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Luis Perez 02/21/2024 expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to cover rice at preparation station.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Shell eggs stored at 67F ambient. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen next to triple sink. Also observed at restroom. Operator provided the paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, flan prepared onsite as per operator prepared the day before at 9 AM without date marking. Stored at front counter reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout hallway.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and pork thawing at room temperature inside triple sink.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on hallway by restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing at room temperature. Manager put frozen pork container inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
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.