El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average is 76, putting El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink by kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Operator labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over shred cheese inside white refrigerator. Operator moved raw fish, and stored under shred cheese inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro rice (127F - Hot Holding) inside rice cooker, prepared 2 hours ago, rice maker was disconnected. Operator reheated rice on top of stove 20 minutes after Moro rice (170F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains and dusty vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board on shelf under prep table at kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
82
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Luis Perez 02/21/2024 expired . **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to cover rice at preparation station.
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Shell eggs stored at 67F ambient. Employee stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen next to triple sink. Also observed at restroom. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, flan prepared onsite as per operator prepared the day before at 9 AM without date marking. Stored at front counter reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and pork thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout hallway. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on hallway by restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing at room temperature. Manager put frozen pork container inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cream brûlée, flans rice puddings and pasta salad prepared the day be no date labeled. Manager labeled food containers with date of preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains. On hallway by restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
67
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated raw chicken breast (49-48F - Cold Holding)stored inside white refrigerator in the kitchen area. As per operator marinated raw chicken breast was prepared yesterday morning. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan stored inside front counter cooler not properly date marked. As per operator flan was prepared 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag and cellphone stored on top of front counter next to blender. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located inside restrooms.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 4 ceiling tiles with watermark throughout the establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant.
How does El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tamalito Cubano Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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