Tamal Stop

13920 SW 139 Ct, Miami, FL 33186 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2362251

B
Grade B
Safety score 86 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 3, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source.High priority · fixed by the Oct 3 follow-up · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 3 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 2 basic
    -14
  • Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      More time given

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 2, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 27, Water source: Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source.

      Observed establishment operating with well water without proper documentation of testing. Operator must dump water and receive water from commissary.

    Intermediate3

    • Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

      Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Was sent to operator via email.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

      Observed establishment operating with chlorine without proper test strip.

    • Code 27, Water source: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

      As per operator, observed establishment operating with well water without proper documentation of testing.

    Basic2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed cases of water bottles and coconut water stored on floor.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      Did not observe in establishment during time of inspection. Poster was provided via email during time of inspection.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Employee health2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Water source2
Other sanitary and safe operation2