Bandidos Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Bandidos Taqueria has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Bandidos Taqueria's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside of the front counter handwashing sink, observed inside of the kitchen hand washing sink pans,containers
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the walk in cooler floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside of the ice bin
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs/ utensils stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed ladle on the suppression system, observed tongs on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soil.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed three-compartment sink block by a cart with trays
16-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside of front counter hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working in the front area, kitchen area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of the ice machine
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks, case of pineapple, pork stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in the kitchen area by mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments in the kitchen area, observed behind fryers grease on the floor
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled, observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cleaned containers with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the kitchen area reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not labeled.
02D-01-5
41
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair no in use. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair no in use. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed reach in cooler in disrepair no in use. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed three ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Ceiling tile missing. Observed three ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair no in use. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair no in use. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights with no covered in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights with no covered in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - 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 employee training expired for all employees on 05/12/23
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed three ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair no in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights with no covered in the kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
23-03-4
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves and failed to wash hands after touching dirty utensils, and continue prepping food. Manager couched employee how to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed plastic bags with beef packages inside the sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed butane fuel above frying station
41-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on case of raw pork ,one case of pineapple and case of jarritos soda on the floor walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed spoons in standing water
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of pork belly in standing water inside of the three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled towel on top of the kitchen prep table.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area .
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses on top of the kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
41
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of a prep table **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine no in use
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out in the kitchen area.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath flat grill soiled, **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On top of the prep table.
21-09-4
67
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bandidos Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bandidos Taqueria on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bandidos Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bandidos Taqueria.
How does Bandidos Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bandidos Taqueria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bandidos Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bandidos Taqueria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bandidos Taqueria 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 Bandidos Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bandidos Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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