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Solid Health Score
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LOS MEJORES TAMALES DE MIAMI in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 14 minor.
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The latest inspection on July 21, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 14 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [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.
- [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator during inspection. Operator filled out time/temperature control form during inspection.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled all around kitchen area.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth stored at preparation table all around kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around 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.
- [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.
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