EL TAMALAZO SPORT BAR
17579 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL, 33157
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (12)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (78 F - Cold Holding)at the kitchen area. As per operator food was left outside around 1:30 pm. Operator placed food inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 51-09-4Repeat
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 33-15-4Repeat
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-08-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic
- 10-20-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored on the oven door handle.
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 24-18-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the kitchen area.
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered.
Basic
- 16-37-1Repeat
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-32-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 31B-02-4Repeat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **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.