El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant
1093-1095 W 29 St, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317302
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed corn cream soup (53°F - Cold Holding) on preparation table,as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed croquettes (128°F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheated.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on standing unit.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed at kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed on beans container at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed on unisex bathroom.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed personal items on top of rice container. Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.