BANDOLEROS TACOS SUNRISE
10051-10053 SUNSET STRIP, Sunrise FL 33322
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: -Approximately 19 flying insects landing on Stella Artois glasses hanging from shelf at bar area inside restaurant. - approximately 15 flying insects landing on gloves in bar area inside restaurant. - One flying insect flying around and landing on shakers in bar area inside restaurant.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024039654 | Jun 19, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2019048999 | Aug 22, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $800 |
| 2--2015026265 | Apr 22, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | $440 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone, returned to work area from back door. Proceeded to engaged in food preparation without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored in pan next to cooked bacon in double drawers under flat top in cook line. Manager removed raw meat during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked Rice (88-90F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Team member labeled glass cleaner spray bottle during inspection.
Bowl or other with no handle used to dispense salt. Removed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Shrimps and frozen fish stored in standing water. Removed water during inspection and stored correctly.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired in iPad. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over water bottles. Operator moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the stove top in the kitchen cooked rice (71F -hot holding ). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Eco lab cleaner not labeled on bottle. Operator labeled.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Menu does not disclose percentage of gratuity on the menu.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold growth on sliced provolone cheese in low boy cooler across from cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed yellow fin tuna in reduced oxygen packaging in low boy cooling at cook station. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix (42-46F - Cold Holding)in flip top cooler across from cook line. Item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item placed in low boy to rapid cool.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab meat prepared 1/19 not date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed yellow fin tuna in reduced oxygen packaging in low boy cooling at cook station. See stop sale. Observed fish and chicken thawed at room temperature on rack across from dish washing area. Items placed in walk-in to rapid cool.
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish dip (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - fish dip (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. - hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. PIC voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed white sliced cheese opened 10/14/24 not date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut tomatoes (48F at 4:03 - Cooling since 1:00). Tomatoes were being cooked in deep covered pan. Employee separated tomatoes and placed in pans uncovered in freezer t rapid cool. second temperature 41F at 4:40.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter. PIC refilled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion sugar in bin below prep sink. PIC removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawed in packaging reduced oxygen packaging in low boy cooler under grill and in walk-in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed soiled wiping cloth.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 packs of strawberries with mold growth.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: -Approximately 19 flying insects landing on Stella Artois glasses hanging from shelf at bar area inside restaurant. - approximately 15 flying insects landing on gloves in bar area inside restaurant. - One flying insect flying around and landing on shakers in bar area inside restaurant.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed none food grade paper under lettuce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey butter (51-62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding), crab salad (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were in cooler more than 24 hours prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey butter (51-62F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding), crab salad (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were in cooler approximately 2 days prior to inspection. See stop sale.
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/
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Equipment handle not stored above white sugar. PIC removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of ketchup in dry storage.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pans of corn bread stored uncovered. Employees covered.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed honey butter (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed honey butter (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. - Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding next to cook line. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Item placed in cooler to rapid cool.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed swiss cheese opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Employee removed from packaging.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of juice cooler in front counter.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Three door reach in cooler across from deep fryer. Observed pico (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or processed today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Three door reach in cooler across from deep fryer. Observed pico (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or processed today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach in cooler next to storage room. Observed sour cream opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Walk-in cooler Observed garlic butter prepared Sunday January 7, 2024 not date marked.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - Low boy cooler below grill Observed Yellow fin tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Employee removed tuna from packaging.
Food stored on floor. - storage area across from office Observed buckets of oil stored on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - Storage area across from office Observed in-use equipment handle spot stored above flour. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table across from cooking unit not stored in sanitizing solution.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.