El Tambo Grill in Miami
Last inspected:
7118-7126 Sw 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33183El Tambo Grill in Miami has accumulated 450 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 17.3 per visit. The facility has faced five fire safety violations, with marked exits blocked repeatedly between 2017 and 2024, including a floor blender and boxes obstructing pathways. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation, food contact surface contamination, and chemical storage failures. Despite no emergency closures, the pattern shows persistent non-compliance across nine years of operation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tambo Grill in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
17.2
violations / inspection
17.2 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 Tambo Grill in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the exit door path blocked by a floor blender at the dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed boxes blocking exit door at ware washing area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Located at kitchen entrance.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed a prep table blocking a marked exit door by dish machine area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
El Tambo Grill in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections69 violations · 46 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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El Tambo Grill in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tambo Grill in Miami last inspected?
- El Tambo Grill in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Tambo Grill in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tambo Grill in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has El Tambo Grill in Miami had?
- El Tambo Grill in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 17.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tambo Grill in Miami find?
- El Tambo Grill in Miami was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tambo Grill in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Tambo Grill in Miami 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has El Tambo Grill in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Tambo Grill in Miami has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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