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LOS MEJORES TAMALES DE MIAMI

1004 E 16 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2334297

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
76 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
July 21, 2026 · 20 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on July 21, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves rusty at kitchen area.
  • [16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed at kitchen area.
  • [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted inside shelf next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at front counter in front of office. Operator removed container during inspection.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table in front of office at front counter.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on hose bibb next to mop sink at kitchen area.
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee opened water bottle stored over cheese container at reach in cooler next to office at front counter.
  • [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of preparation table in front of office at front counter. Operator removed wet wiping cloth from under cutting board during inspection.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed dry beans container uncovered under preparation table at kitchen area. Operator covered during inspection.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored in standing water at 88F inside container on top of preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area.
  • [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back storage area at kitchen area.
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at at back storage at kitchen area.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 grooved cutting boards on top of preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of cut avocado inside reach in cooler at front counter next to office. Employee removed raw shell eggs and stored in another cold holding unit.
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham croquettes (117F - Hot Holding); Beef empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit at front counter. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator removed to reheat unit in the fryer at the time of inspection.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on top of preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area. Operator identified during inspection.
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