Bayahibe Restaurant

13880 Nw 27 Ave, Opa-Locka, FL 33054
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Bayahibe Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Bayahibe Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Opa-Locka restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans stored under preparation table not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with oil on the floor inside the kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
70
Sep 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: On 8/18/2025 at the time of the callback inspection no plan review has been submitted to the Department of Hotels and Restaurants. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-16-7
90
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef inside reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
82
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired since 10/1/2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork and beef. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
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. Poster was provided to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. PIC removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-10: On 10/10/2022 at the time of the callback inspection observed - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bayahibe Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bayahibe Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bayahibe Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bayahibe Restaurant.

How does Bayahibe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?

Bayahibe Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.

Has Bayahibe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bayahibe Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bayahibe Restaurant 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 Bayahibe Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bayahibe Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.