El Tamalazo III

17579 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
35
Score
High Risk

El Tamalazo III has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly 11 violations before.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Palmetto Bay facility scores 63, putting El Tamalazo III on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed raw frozen fish in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink was removed in the kitchen area per plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed hand wash sink was removed in the kitchen area per plan review. Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets in disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed door gaskets in disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 34 sears but they have 50 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed establishment has a license for 34 seats but they have 50 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler located under prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler located under prep table. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
35
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed dishes in the hand sink without sanitizing dishes. Employee was coached how to sanitize dishes properly. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was nowas not sanitizing the dishes after she rinsed them. Employee was coached how to do sanitize properly. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink was removed in the kitchen area per plan review. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a female employee washing dishes in the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager has no training certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator removed walk in freezer, installed 3 compartment sink and removed hand wash sinks at the bar area. Also, the 3 compartment sink was moved, the hand wash sink was moved and the mop sink was moved in the kitchen area without providing plans to plan review. **Warning**
51-12-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees have not received training. Observed Melissa ( over 2 months). **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler located under prep table. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef being thawed in standing water, inside the three compartment sink, located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets in disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 34 sears but they have 50 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
17
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one raw shell eggs cracked at walk in cooler. Employee discarded product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store tamales in reach in cooler at preparation area. Employee removed tamales and stored in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed six flans in reach in cooler at front counter without production date. Employee properly labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator found last inspection report during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed brooms and mops in mop sink. Employee removed items from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Employee removed scoop from ice machine and placed in three compartment sink to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter grooved and unable to be cleaned properly.
14-09-4
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
67
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per manager less than 2 hours. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler, for rapid cooling . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Manager was informed that the eggs can not be stored over unwashed vegetables. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn inside thank you bags at reach in freezer. And bread inside of black garbage bags at preparation area. Operator was informed thank you and garbage bags cannot be used for storage. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 620 units tamales on the reach in freezer. As per the manager the product was made in a place without a license from either DBPR or Agriculture , unapproved source. Manager was informed that the tamales are under Stop Sale. Manager provided invoice for 200 tamales made by Sabrozo Gourmet. But the license of the place was not provided. Invoice # 8027 Dated 5-9-2024. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs with gloves and then touching the bread without changing gloves and washing hands. The employee was informed to change gloves, wash hand. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 620 units tamales on the reach in freezer. As per the manager the product was made in a place without a license from either DBPR or Agriculture , unapproved source. Manager was informed that the tamales are under Stop Sale. Manager provided invoice for 200 tamales made by Sabrozo Gourmet. But the license of the place was not provided. Invoice# 8027 Dated 5-9-2024. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork. Operator was coached the right way to store raw products. Provided via email handout to operator. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken cooking over raw pork at the rotisserie. The operator was informed that the raw chicken cannot be cooked over raw pork. And the pork needs to be cooking over 165F. Operator moved the chicken at different parts of the equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly on front counter next to reach in cooler. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed the employees unable to answer the questions how to use the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to use the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided via email operator with bodily fluids handouts. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty can and towel inside the handwashing sink in kitchen area next to preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine/Quad test strips at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed there was a change of ownership with remodeling, the oven was removed and rotisserie grill was added. Also fryers were removed and 2 oven added. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper around the dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the Men bathrooms . Provided operator via email handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels at cutting board in preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and coffee at coffee station. Employee identified product properly. Also 2 plastic bins containers with beans and rice not labeled with common name across from stove, employee labeled product.**Corrected On-Site**. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not inverted at shelf over preparation table. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the employees using soap in the middle sink of the 3 compartment sink. Operator was coached of the proper way of using 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 48 seats in the dining area, and the license has approved 34. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 boxes of vegetable and 1 bag onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the product cannot be stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee cutting pork next to handwashing sink exposed to the splash. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket containing Cooking grease stored on the floor in kitchen area next to preparation table. Employee removed. Also 3 boxes of vegetable and 1 bag onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the product cannot be stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
8
Jan 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Manager provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink across stove.
31B-04-4
86
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over cooked yuca. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw steak over unwashed produce. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook washed soiled wiping cloth in the three compartment sink and continued preparing food before washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell egg and continued prepping food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located in the cook line blocked by a garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in the hand wash sink located in the cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lourdes Leon, Doblis working for over 60 days not certified. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle, reach in cooler door handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooked engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on the preparation table in the cook line observed in use utensils in standing water at 80F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, microwave interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in the storage area interior solid. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed in use Whipping cloths stored over the preparation table in the kitchen. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
19
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over bread, lettuce, coleslaw.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer located in the storage area observed raw chicken stored over small cases of strawberries.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 C sink. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques and location. Employee washed hands in the hand wash sink after. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer located on the preparation table in the storage area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls, and a container stored in the hand sink located in the cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the walk in cooler behind the shelves observed the wall stained with old food splash.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the preparation table in the storage area observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located in the storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - In a plastic container underneath the preparation table in the storage area observed a bowl with no handle used to dispense flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of the cutting board in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of the hand sink soiled with old food debris, observed cutting boards stored underneath the preparation table in the cook line with old grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located in the cook line soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
32
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken, beef stored over ready to eat tortillas.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In hand sink located in the prep are observed a plastic bucket stored in the HWS. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS located next to the steam table in the prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and ground beef thawing at room temperature in the preparation area.
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tamalazo III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tamalazo III on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tamalazo III?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Tamalazo III.

How does El Tamalazo III compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?

El Tamalazo III most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.

Has El Tamalazo III's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Tamalazo III have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Tamalazo III means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Tamalazo III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tamalazo III is inspected around three times per year on average.