Budare Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2022, Budare Bistro has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 18 violations per visit versus roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Budare Bistro's 35 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. **Time Extended**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed no self-closing doors for unisex bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed ceiling tiles not smooth throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed doors of reach cooler not closing properly, therefore not keeping food cold and ambient thermometer reading 50F and above. Observed multiple TCS food items out of temperature. See violation 3A. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed unit (in back area) is in disrepair and still being serviced. Not being used at the time of inspection, no food items in the unit. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
16-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed ice buildup up for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
35
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooke yuca (48F - Cold Holding); raw marinated beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef de negro (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Ambient thermometer reading 50°F and above in red zone area.**Warning** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooke yuca (48F - Cold Holding); raw marinated beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef de negro (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Ambient thermometer reading 50°F and above in red zone area. A stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Steak and eggs (3 eggs any style) and for steak items in the online menu from QR code. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observe no advisory posted in the establishment or on the menu. Per operator, steaks and eggs are cooked based on consumer request. Provided consumer handout to operator, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observe CFM has no knowledge of calibrating a thermometer. Explained the procedure to CFM and owner.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-10-4
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 operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop for rice and flour bins located in the back prep area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed doors of reach cooler not closing properly, therefore not keeping food cold and ambient thermometer reading 50°F and above. Observed multiple TCS food items out of temperature. See violation 3A. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of the reach in coolers and freezers in the back prep area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of oil stored in the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on in-use containers inside reach in coolers in prep area. Labels were incorrect identifying name of food and the date. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
14
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over prep table.
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in unisex bathroom missing lid.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing interior panel of reach in freezer at prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sign missing at handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on front counter not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed condiment container stored inside handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard used as anti- slip measure throughout kitchen area.
36-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cook line no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter coffee machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack between wall and three compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives and spoons in standing water at 75F. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in reach in freezer chest not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic containers in kitchen not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with grease and old food debris throughout kitchen.
36-10-4
39
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temp 75F, less than 1 hour. Returned to cold storage at time of inspection. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator and provided form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over rice in reach in cooler. Beef removed from refrigerator for prep during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauté pan stored in cook line hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back side of handles soiled on upright reach in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease/residue on exterior of sugar, flour, and rice bins.
23-03-4
52
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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/. At the time of the inspection observed establishment relocated mop sink to adjoining business.
51-16-7
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 - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed establishment receives cooked beefs and chicken in vacuum sealed bags from Pastel Gourmet Inc / Gourmet 305. Food is missing labels as specified by law.
02D-02-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At the time of the inspection observed door handles of reach in cooler soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At the time of the inspection observed bottles of water stored on the floor located by the front counter.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed utensils in standing water at 77F located by the hand sink.
10-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. At the time of the inspection observed establishment relocated mop sink to adjoining business. No variance in place.
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed cutting boards with marks. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed exterior of microwaves and cooking equipment at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the time of the inspection observed walls throughout the kitchen soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooking equipment at cook line.
36-73-4
23
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed storage shelves rusted in prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under three compartment sink and near chest freezer in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice cooker, fryers stove soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in some parts throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
50
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler and freezer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave exterior soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed burger patties, empanadas and sausage all stored in reach in freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Budare Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Budare Bistro on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Budare Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Budare Bistro.
How does Budare Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Budare Bistro most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Budare Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Budare Bistro have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Budare Bistro 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 Budare Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Budare Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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