El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay

Last inspected:

17579 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Overview

El Tamalazo III, a 34-seat permanent food service establishment in Palmetto Bay, has accumulated 231 violations across 22 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 16 of the 22 inspections, with recurring findings including employee health policy violations (cited in 7 inspections), improper food contact surface conditions (6 inspections), failure to cook foods to proper temperatures (5 inspections), and improper chemical storage (4 inspections). The facility received a formal disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025 documented 24 violations including two high-priority findings for improper cooking temperatures and food contact surface issues; the inspection disposition was Call Back - Complied, indicating the facility was directed to correct violations and later demonstrated compliance.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
243Violations
0Closures
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 10.6 violations / inspection 10.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2017009547 $160.00 Feb 6, 2017 Miami (Doral)

El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay last inspected?
El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay?
The most frequently cited violations at El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay had?
El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay find?
El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay was most recently inspected on June 15, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay ever been shut down?
No, El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay been fined?
El Tamalazo Sport Bar in Palmetto Bay has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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