Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
47
Score
Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Ribs and Pork in walk-in cooler dated 02/13. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several pans of meat in reach-in cooler on cooks line uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drink bottles on prep table on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table next to ice-machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on several make-table coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In female restroom.
31B-04-4
47
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Two new hires not informed of their reporting responsibilities. Filled form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several coolers on cooks line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes avocado and cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage room. Buckets of soy sauce, chicken base and beans stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to handwashing sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils by grill. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One Red and green at dish area.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed tongs stored in sanitizer next to grill. Operator removed tongs from sanitizer and rewashed. Operator coached employees. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 3 light shields missing on ceiling lights of kitchen.
38-07-4
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen whole chicken stored in thank you bag at walk in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For milk and egg combination. Per operator it was made less than 3 hours. Emailed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at reach in cooler across from fryers
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at front counter
21-38-4
61
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in bags in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through the the kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By fryers
36-27-5
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
22
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - cooked beans 45F walk-in cooler 2/21/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: On 4/25/23 observed mondongo (pork soup) made yesterday in walk-in cooler at 53° **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beans 45F walk-in cooler 2/21/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: On 4/25/23 observed mondongo (pork soup) made yesterday in walk-in cooler at 53° **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
70
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - informed operator of observation
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - used to store bucket - employee removed bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over ice machine
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - utensils - operator inverted utensils **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone over prep table - employee removed cellphone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - bags of ice stored in walk-in freezer floor - employee removed bags **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - operator removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in cooler gasket
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powdery substance in clear container - employee labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant.
How does Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bandeja Paisa Latin Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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