TAMALE CO
2401 EDGEWATER DR, Orlando FL 32804 · 4074551580
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa dated 1/13, cook removed old label and dated 1/20
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken tamales 70, cooling started 12:00 noon. Operator put tamales to cook and reheat to 165 to start cooling process over.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in coolers by cooks line held over 24 hrs no date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken tamales 70, cooling started 12:00 noon. Operator put tamales to cook and reheat to 165 to start cooling process over.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2nd reach in cooler; pico (53-68F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57-68F - Cold Holding); cheese (57-68F - Cold Holding) in reach in less than 2 hours. Cook placed all items on ice for temperature recovery. salsa by soda machine (63F - Cold Holding) servers refilled ice for temperature recovery
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in coolers by cooks line held over 24 hrs no date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Salsa dated 1/13, cook removed old label and dated 1/20
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple sanitizer buckets throughout facility inside hand sink. Operator removed all buckets.
Stored food not covered. Chicken, beef and corn in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered food
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at entrance to bar.
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dishwasher at back of the house kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line next to steam table reach in.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Entrance to bar hand wash sink.
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Per Operator she will stop using dishwasher and use 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired.
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 copy to operator. Operator printed acknowledged, had employees acknowledge and sign.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice. Operator removed from container and replaced with scoop with handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dishwasher at back of the house kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line next to steam table reach in.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Entrance to bar hand wash sink.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over tamales in reach in freezer by walk in cooler. Operator placed beef at the bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made two days ago in reach in cooler no date marked. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in beans. Operator removed bowl.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of griddle on cooks line.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and posted.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above expo line at cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hoodie and bag on top of clean utensils on top of prep table at entrance to back of the house kitchen. Operator removed items from prep table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At walk in cooler dry storage room. Operator removed and hung outside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers by air drying storage racks. Operator labelled containers.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Required to be submitted by next unannounced visit. Licensed with no plan review.
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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