What is Buen Tamal's health inspection score?

Buen Tamal has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Buen Tamal last inspected?

Buen Tamal was last inspected on November 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Buen Tamal have?

Buen Tamal has 4 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Buen Tamal safe to eat at?

Buen Tamal has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Buen Tamal serve?

Buen Tamal serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Buen Tamal

Name: Buen Tamal
Address: 1004 E 16 ST, Hialeah, 33010
Rating: 73

1004 E 16 ST, Hialeah

Last Inspected: 11/7/2025

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0Good

American•Hialeah

Ranked #478 of 750 in HialeahBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 7, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1004 E 16 ST, Hialeah, FL 33010

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Routine - Food

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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