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Licensee
Name: LOS MEJORES TAMALES DE MIAMI License Number: SEA2334297
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 1004 E 16 ST
HIALEAH, FL 33010

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 12/01/2020 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
32-04-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the restroom located at the back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the restroom located at the back storage area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 8 tiles missing on top of the back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed tiles missing on top of the back storage area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-17-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed all around the kitchen and back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed all around the kitchen and back storage area. **Time Extended**
28-24-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Located outside of the building at the back area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Located outside of the building at the back area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall on top of the office where food and cleaning supplies were stored; behind the coffee machine at the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall on top of the office where food and cleaning supplies were stored; behind the coffee machine at the front counter area. **Time Extended**
14-70-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection still observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
29-27-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided . No mop sink was observed at the back storage next to the bathroom. According with the approved plans mop sink is located at the back area where equipment to cook the tamales is located. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection no mop sink was observed at the back storage next to the bathroom. According with the approved plans mop sink is located at the back area where equipment to cook the tamales is located. **Time Extended**
36-02-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around the kitchen and prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around the kitchen and prep area. **Time Extended**
29-34-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed inside the kitchen by the pizza oven. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed inside the kitchen by the pizza oven. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the back storage area. According with the approved plans hand sink used to be located next to restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the time of the callback inspection observed handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the back storage area. According with the approved plans hand sink used to be located next to restroom. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: 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/ **Time Extended**
53B-02-5    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator employee has been hired 2 months ago. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: During the callback inspection did not observe employee training for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2020-12-01: At the time of the callback inspection did not observed employee training not available for some employees. **Time Extended**
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