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EL BANDEJAZO

6890 W 12 AVE, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305-200-3680

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337648
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaned pots storage on hand sink located in front of the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans with no label, was made from more than 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Observed oil boxes on the floor behind the preparation table.
Basic/08B-38-4
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Basic/21-44-1
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator re do the bucket. Recheck 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (87F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed on top of the grilled.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours, operator placed in reach in cooler,
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lid rice container.
Basic/14-38-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef inside walk in cooler, operated properly stored it.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils inside standing water at 80°F, operator discarded the water.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic mixture (84°F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (80°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed the items inside reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.