Tamale and Company Hourglass
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
26
Score
Across the available record, Tamale and Company Hourglass has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.
Tamale and Company Hourglass' latest score of 26 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jan 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in bottom of cut cilantro **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink leaking at ware wash **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
74
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under hand sink for ware wash and cook line needs a vacuum breaker for hose **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is 0ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility is licensed for 30 seats. Facility has 22 seats outside and 76 seats inside. Total of 98 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of stand up 2 door freezer in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
35
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine, chlorine bucket empty. Owner replaced with Quat sanitizer and corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cook beef in reach in cooler at cook line Raw shelled eggs over sauces in 3 door stand up cooler in back prep area
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Paper towels under cutting board at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board at cook line
14-09-4
61
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce in 3 door stand up cooler Raw shelled eggs over sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
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 form
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table blocking sink and items on basin of sink. New sink in prep area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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. Provided form
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at ware wash area or new hand sink in prep area
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in 3 door stand up in new prep area
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in new prep area
31B-04-4
37
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tamale and Company Hourglass last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tamale and Company Hourglass on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tamale and Company Hourglass?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamale and Company Hourglass.
How does Tamale and Company Hourglass compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tamale and Company Hourglass most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tamale and Company Hourglass' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamale and Company Hourglass have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tamale and Company Hourglass 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 Tamale and Company Hourglass inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tamale and Company Hourglass is inspected around three times per year on average.
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