BON BAGAY RESTAURANT INCORPORATED
14700 NE 6 AVE, Miami FL 33161 · 305-713-5928
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches crawling inside knives block in kitchen area, observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling in the draining board brackets and observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling inside the reach in cooler gasket in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015003866 | Dec 30, 2014 | Feb 26, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expired since Ernest Metellus 9/1/2025
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwashing sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both handwashing sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood system soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink faucet leaking.
Dec 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ernest Metellus 9/1/2025.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in a direct contact with meat inside reach in freezer. Manager changed it to food grade bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ernest Metellus 9/1/2025.
No soap provided at handwash sink.no soap inside the restaurant used by employee. Soap was provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, goat and vegetables held for more than 24/hrs without date inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the microwave.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauces not identified by common name.
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork, turkey and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauces not identified by common name.
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No hand washing sink in kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom and by triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice, Pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the corn flour container.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic nonfood grade bags in direct contact with frozen precooked plantains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand washing sink in kitchen area and restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler,v
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood exhaust system soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food containers inside walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment outside at the back of the building.
Nov 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.
Nov 3, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2023.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches crawling inside knives block in kitchen area, observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling in the draining board brackets and observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling inside the reach in cooler gasket in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in a roach glue trap under front counter. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches behind reach in freezer at dry storage room.
Nov 2, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2023.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches crawling inside knives block in kitchen area, observed approximately 4 live roaches crawling in the draining board brackets and observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling inside the reach in cooler gasket in kitchen area.
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. Stet was provided to operator.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in a roach glue trap under front counter. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches behind reach in freezer at dry storage room.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused cooking equipments in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on top of the preparation table.
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.