EL TAMALAZO III

Name: EL TAMALAZO III
Address: 17579 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 91.5

17579 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

License #2332750

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91.5 Grade B / 100

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EL TAMALAZO III in PALMETTO BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 19, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 11 minor.

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[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler located under prep table.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 34 sears but they have 50 seats.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing.Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area.

Warning Issued
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef being thawed in standing water, inside the three compartment sink, located in the kitchen area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing.Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler located under prep table.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets in disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was nowas not sanitizing the dishes after she rinsed them. Employee was coached how to do sanitize properly.
[33-15-4] Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid.
[51-12-5] No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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/. Observed operator removed walk in freezer, installed 3 compartment sink and removed hand wash sinks at the bar area. Also, the 3 compartment sink was moved, the hand wash sink was moved and the mop sink was moved in the kitchen area without providing plans to plan review.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed dishes in the hand sink without sanitizing dishes. Employee was coached how to sanitize dishes properly.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a female employee washing dishes in the hand wash sink.

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