Santo Tamal
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Santo Tamal has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Santo Tamal's latest score of 67 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit provided during inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the time of callback inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no labeled.
02D-01-5
67
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork stored inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several plastic bottles stored inside the hand sink. During the inspection employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed chest freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
52
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed market bags being used to store product inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Coached operator on proper bags to be used.
14-31-5
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 operator with bodily fluids handout. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed , water bottles being stored on the floor under front counter. Operator stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled next to front counter. Operator labeled product with common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license 10-01-2023.
50-09-4
64
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on premises.
16-37-1
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 cooked pork, being stored inside reach in cooler not labeled. Employee labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
47
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santo Tamal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santo Tamal on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santo Tamal?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Santo Tamal.
How does Santo Tamal compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Santo Tamal most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Santo Tamal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santo Tamal have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Santo Tamal means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Santo Tamal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santo Tamal is inspected around two times per year on average.
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