EL TAMBO GRILL
7118-7126 SW 117TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33183
License #2329026
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →EL TAMBO GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 24 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to microwave in food prep area. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
- [12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee throw away trash outside, came back inside kitchen and immediately touched clean plates without washing hands.
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at main cook line.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack used to store dishes.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee obtain water from hand wash sink inside kitchen.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near dish machine soiled.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer at 200+ PPM. Operator corrected and final reading was 50PPM.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sauces and seasonings located across the cook line with no label.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed raw fish uncovered inside walk in cooler.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling inside kitchen area soiled.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near back exit door soiled.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle of glass cleaner stored next to desserts at front counter. Operator removed.
- [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in food prep area.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working. Operator fixed.
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