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El Zambo Street Food

46 Nw 36 St Unit 2, Miami, FL 33127
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

El Zambo Street Food appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; El Zambo Street Food is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above whole tomatoes Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
78
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over bread inside black refrigerator. Operator stored food according to safety regulations. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Tilapia bags uncut inside black refrigerator. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks faces up on counter. Operator stored forks faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container unlabeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on most reach in coolers soiled **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with vinegar unlabeled inside MFDV. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 beef inside reach in cooler by hand wash sink. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chick peas not date marked inside reach in cooler by MFDV entrance. As per Operator chick peas were cooked last Tuesday January 16th, 2024. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed jar handle touching rice inside container. Operator stored jar correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container on shelf not labeled inside MFDV. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 28, 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. Observed raw salmon above cooked lentils. Operator placed cooked lentils on top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Food training for Monica Vivas expired Set 2022.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Zambo Street Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Zambo Street Food on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Zambo Street Food?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Zambo Street Food.

How does El Zambo Street Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Zambo Street Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Zambo Street Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Zambo Street Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Zambo Street Food 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 Zambo Street Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Zambo Street Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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