El Hay Bendito Catering Serv

7550 Pruitt Research Rd, Vin 2463, Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Catering

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, El Hay Bendito Catering Serv has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Fort Pierce average 87, so El Hay Bendito Catering Serv is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By three bay sink

36-11-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice pudding 48f cold holding , advised to rapid chill - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Flan at 56f cold holding. Recommend to place on ice. **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At time of inspection, employee was working for establishment. Employee has since quit. 2 new employees must have employee training completed within the next 60 days. J and Niossna, per Jessica. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**

41-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Front part of roof inside trailer has damage - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

14-31-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice pudding 48f cold holding , advised to rapid chill

03A-02-5

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Front part of roof inside trailer has damage

36-32-5

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Hay Bendito Catering Serv last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Hay Bendito Catering Serv on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Hay Bendito Catering Serv?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Hay Bendito Catering Serv.

How does El Hay Bendito Catering Serv compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

El Hay Bendito Catering Serv most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has El Hay Bendito Catering Serv's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Hay Bendito Catering Serv have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Hay Bendito Catering Serv means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Hay Bendito Catering Serv inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Hay Bendito Catering Serv is inspected around two times per year on average.

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