El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater

Last inspected:

11401 Nw 12 St Unit E532, Sweetwater, FL 33172
Overview

El 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.

8Inspections
72Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Tambo Grill in Sweetwater: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9 violations / inspection 9 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 Sweetwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)

— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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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