Tumbao

1652 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Tumbao, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.

51-11-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen, pans and utensils stored inside the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bar area: knives store between hand sink and counter . **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.

05-09-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tumbao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tumbao on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Tumbao compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Tumbao most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Tumbao's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tumbao have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tumbao 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 Tumbao inspected?

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

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