Bahia De Jagua
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Bahia De Jagua, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Bahia De Jagua on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small hole on the wall next to front counter.
36-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/ missing . Observed light shield missing at kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter. Provided operator with handout via email. Manager printed and displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at women bathroom, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris .
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at men and women bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal shelves under preparation table soiled with dark substance across the oven. Employee covered shelves with aluminum foil. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at employee restroom. Employee provided during inspection.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink at employee restroom. Employee provided during inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup not date marked inside reach in cooler. Cook date marked product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with flour not labeled on top preparation table across from oven. Employee labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to oven, employee removed and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at employee restroom. Employee provided during inspection.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. , employee discarded bottle water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris next to oven .
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with grease behind oven.
36-27-5
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Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahia De Jagua last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahia De Jagua on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahia De Jagua?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bahia De Jagua.
How does Bahia De Jagua compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Bahia De Jagua most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Bahia De Jagua's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bahia De Jagua have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bahia De Jagua means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bahia De Jagua inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahia De Jagua is inspected around two times per year on average.
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