El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater
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11401 Nw 12 St Unit E532, Sweetwater, FL 33172El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater has accumulated 72 violations across 8 inspections since June 2023, averaging 9 violations per inspection—more than 70% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly: employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 inspections; proper hand/arm washing violations in at least 2 inspections; food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections; and consumer advisory violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 identified 39 violations including 7 high-priority findings (management awareness, hand washing, approved food source, shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control) and resulted in a warning issued.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater last inspected?
- El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater had?
- El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater find?
- El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 22 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater ever been shut down?
- No, El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
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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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