El Bandejazo

6890 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33014

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, El Bandejazo has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaned pots storage on hand sink located in front of the 3 compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans with no label, was made from more than 24 hours.

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil boxes on the floor behind the preparation table.

08B-38-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

21-44-1

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator re do the bucket. Recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours, operator placed in reach in cooler, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label.

41-17-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lid rice container.

14-38-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef inside walk in cooler, operated properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

May 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

21-44-1

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Dec 21, 2022

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. Observed grilled, fryer,stove, slicer, hood, reach in cooler at the front line. **Warning**

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Bandejazo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Bandejazo on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Bandejazo?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Bandejazo.

How does El Bandejazo compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

El Bandejazo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has El Bandejazo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Bandejazo have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Bandejazo 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 El Bandejazo inspected?

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

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