Hot Tamales

161 S Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hot Tamales has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Arcadia restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed owner handling chemical strips and then back to food prep without changing gloves or handwashing, stopped owner explained importance of changing gloves and handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); green sauce (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Operator placed items on fridge at 1000am. Closes business at 2pm. Must discard all at 2 pm if not sold. Operator adjusted refrigerator temps to colder setting. Will monitor.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in refrigerator at over 50 F. Ambient thermometer at 40F. Operator will replace. Ambient thermometer over 20degrees off.

05-05-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing foods with no hair cover.

13-03-4

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added napkins. Inspector advised add paper towel holder over sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Inspector emailed handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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.Inspector emailed handout. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Sep 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Tamales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Tamales on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Tamales?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hot Tamales.

How does Hot Tamales compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?

Hot Tamales most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Arcadia average of 77.

Has Hot Tamales' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Tamales have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hot Tamales 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 Hot Tamales inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Tamales is inspected around two times per year on average.

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