El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah

Last inspected:

3887 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
Overview

El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah has averaged 10 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since 2022, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 231 total violations with no emergency closures on record. Hand washing violations appear in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections, including high-priority citations in December 2025, January 2025, August 2024, and February 2023. Food contact surface violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. A warning was issued on February 17, 2023 following violations including employee health policy failures and improper chemical storage. Fire safety violations were documented in October 2020 involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing one high-priority hand washing violation along with 11 other violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
248Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 10.3 violations / inspection 10.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. located next to the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2020-10-29: Still observed Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. located next to the back door. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. located next to the back door.

El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah last inspected?
El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited violations at El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Waste properly disposed.
How many health inspections has El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah had?
El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah find?
El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah ever been shut down?
No, El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
Has El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Talisman Restaurant in Hialeah has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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