La Bodeguita Express Catering

265 W 27 St, Hialeah, FL 33010

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

La Bodeguita Express Catering has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Among Hialeah restaurants, the typical score is 76; La Bodeguita Express Catering is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located next to walk in cooler. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under brown cutting board.

21-04-4

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw picana steak stored over cooked chicharron inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler interior soiled.

22-16-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 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. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared mop sink be maintained. The shared mop sink was not maintained.

29-41-5

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bodeguita Express Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bodeguita Express Catering on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does La Bodeguita Express Catering compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

La Bodeguita Express Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has La Bodeguita Express Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bodeguita Express Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Bodeguita Express Catering 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 La Bodeguita Express Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Bodeguita Express Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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