Kendale Lakes, Miami-Dade County

EL TAMALAZO II

13911 SW 66 ST, Kendale Lakes, FL 33183

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 2, 2026
City
Kendale Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 24406286

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24406287

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next to lobby area.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 24195827

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over vegetables in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the pork to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 24195826

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary as sanitizer and has a chlorine test kit.

10-12-5

Detail 24195828

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on a cardboard box. The food handler removed it. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23744186

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above pico de gallo. Operator moved to bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23744191

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: cooked pork (112F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (126F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours inside warmer. Inspector had operator turn heat up. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-12-4

Detail 23744192

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed hand sink used for storage in kitchen.

33-23-4

Detail 23744190

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23744189

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area.

33-11-4

Detail 23744188

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23744187

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23643634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 23643635

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster placed on soil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed dumpster placed on soil. Time Extended

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 23476295

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at walk-in cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23476298

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked yuca (99F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator, less than two hours. Product was reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23476302

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23476301

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips a at time of inspection. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23476297

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottle over preparation table at kitchen. Bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23476299

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23476296

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plastic containers of lard stored on floor at three compartment sink area. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 23476300

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster placed on soil. Warning

Feb 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.