EL BAJAREQUE BAR LCH
278 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33127
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019005768 | Jan 7, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sack of potatoes stored by chest freezer not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen.
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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining on handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped into hand wash station located at the front counter. Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located next to cook line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located near cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with rust accumulation on shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at the front counter not labeled. Operator labeled.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink near back dry storage area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to the cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers in the back dry rack area. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized containers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to the cook line with rust accumulation on shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back wall and side wall of kitchen cook line soiled.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bowls, pots, and pans stored under unwashed produce in back room.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap around back door. Gap/crack in window by back door.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from handwash sink drains onto floor. Pipe broken. Manager put bucket under sink to catch water.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed, rinse and put away glasses, not sanitizer step. Employee setup sanitizer sink and sanitized dishes.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in charge at time of inspection Mariano Palenzuela expired 10-2-15
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
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. Observed all expired food handler training in 2022
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bowls, pots, and pans stored under unwashed produce in back room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored in bin with utensils.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Soda on top shelf on 2 door upright cooler.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap around back door. Gap/crack in window by back door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups over coffee maker not inverted.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from handwash sink drains onto floor. Pipe broken. Manager put bucket under sink to catch water.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near back prep area. Operator restocked.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near back prep area not store to dry. Operator hung mop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near cook line not stored in chlorine sanitizing bucket. Operator discarded.
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.