YAMBO RESTAURANT
1642 SW FLAGLER TERR, Miami, FL, 33135
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table: baked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); boiled bananas (99F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. baked chicken (178F - Reheating); boiled bananas (179F - Reheating).
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table: baked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); boiled bananas (99F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. baked chicken (178F - Reheating); boiled bananas (179F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-17-5Repeat
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, throughout the kitchen.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back bar. Discussed with the operator and provided a sign.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back bar. Discussed with the operator and provided a sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers, fan covers in both walk in coolers soiled. Discussed with the operator.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers, fan covers in both walk in coolers soiled. Discussed with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the ware wash area.
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the ware wash area.
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards soiled.
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the front counter cookline: towel and tongs stored inside the hand washing sink. Discussed with the operator what the hand washing sink is for.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the front counter cookline: towel and tongs stored inside the hand washing sink. Discussed with the operator what the hand washing sink is for. Observed employee remove the items during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Repeat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front cookline and back bar.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front cookline and back bar. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. Vegetable walk in cooler not working properly,
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vegetable walk in cooler not working properly, observed a portable ac unit inside. No TCS food stored inside during the inspection.
Basic
- 31B-03-4Repeat
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back bar.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back bar. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.