Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla, the earliest from 2023. Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Doral average 74, so Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on work station at kitchen area. Operator removed items from work station. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at bar area missing service date.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at bar area soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO tank at bar area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two glass baking trays on shelf ne tvto warewashing area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fry oil stored on the floor at dry stores area.
08B-38-4
50
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Operator stored eggs under milk. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves at walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at bar area with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table with deep cuts and not easily cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored vegetables at walk in freezer not covered. Observed raw fish at walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil on preparation table across from stove unlabeled in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed bottle of oil on preparation table across from stove unlabeled in kitchen. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed cup/dishmachine reaching 129F at bar area. Instructed operator to discontinue use until machine is reaching proper temperature. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator removed shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork and shrimp in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed omelette in reach in cooler near kitchen entrance with no date marking, as per operator, made one to two days ago. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table near kitchen entrance. Bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed dough sheets stored on floor in walk in freezer. Coached operator that food items need to be placed 6 inches off the floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw fish uncovered in walk in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil on preparation table across from stove unlabeled in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw beef stored over plastic gallons of milk inside of walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
29-42-4
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. Observed 2 employee hired more than 30 days with no proof of food employee reporting agreements. Operator printed agreements and employees signed agreements during at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tons from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee personal beverage stored inside of ice machine at bar.
12B-14-4
58
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a tray of raw chicken stored over a tray of steamed/cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler. Manager directed employee to remove the raw chicken stored over the tray of cooked potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh clams, operator provide tags but last date served not written on each tag.
01C-03-4
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 to Manager via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses a hot water sanitizing dish machine, no measuring device provided at time of inspection.
16-62-1
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. Discussed and provided to Manager via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup stored in a container of uncooked rice, which is used to make paella, located at dry storage closet. Manager removed deli cup stored in container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi no longer frozen, not removed from commercial reduced oxygen packaging before thawing, located inside walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed storage containers of flour, panko bread crumbs and rice not labeled, located at dry storage closet area.
02D-01-5
45
May 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla.
How does Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla 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 Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bodeguita Echate Pa Lla is inspected around three times per year on average.
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