LOS MEJORES TAMALES DE MIAMI
1000 E 16 ST, Hialeah FL 33010 · 786-991-5979
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegan meatloaf with date marked of 12/31/23, inside walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment used 4 hours for precooked fries. Discussed with operator and emailed form. As per operator fries prepared 1 hour before the inspection no.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Throughout the kitchen areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with mayonnaise stored on the floor, near the kitchen stove. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand sink, located at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can employ handwashing sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed vegan meatloaf with date marked of 12/31/23, inside walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed vegan meatloaf with date marked of 12/31/23, inside walk in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Joseph, Miriam, Maui, Carlos, Eddie with more than 2 months of being hired.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed form and employees signed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.