La Bodeguita Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, La Bodeguita Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 11 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal foods not properly separated”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 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 stored on top of raw fish inside shelf at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Melody S., Irelys C., and Jorge P. As per operator hired for over 60 days.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle inside flor counter outside of walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside metal container on shelf at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer outside of walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled outside of walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham stored uncovered inside shelf at walk in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers with no labeled outside of walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at front counter.
14-11-5
41
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with broken glove while preparing food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee proceeded to take of gloves, wash hands and put on new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ food employees without a CFM on duty. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed towel dispenser in disrepair. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored between pizza oven and shelve at kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
61
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
26
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee pealing and cut raw carrots and placed onto a customer plate. Educated employee that he is needed to wear gloves at all times when preparing ready to eat foods. Employee washed his hands properly and placed new gloves. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales touching a thank you bag in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the walk in cooler.operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed caldo de pollo (119F - Hot Holding); fish soup (134F - Hot Holding) on top of the kitchen stove. Operator turned on the pilot to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle next to plates at the front counter. Operator placed properly. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping his hands on his apron and wiping a used knife and placing the knife back to a clean rack without washing rinsing and sanitizing. **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first. Observed vacuum package chicken and cooked rabo ensedido with no date labels in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-35-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crema catalana in portion cups with no date label. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle at the front counter with no name label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket of sangria stored on the floor at the front counter. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed vacuum package chicken and cooked rabo ensedido with no date labels in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop inside the beans and rice container by the walk in cooler. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10/01/22 license expire. **Warning**
50-09-4
19
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw snapper, shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two cooks without any hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf on top of the stove soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a opened soda can inside of the reach in freezer. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk in cooler/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces.
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Bodeguita Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Bodeguita Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Bodeguita Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Bodeguita Restaurant.
How does La Bodeguita Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Bodeguita Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Bodeguita Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Bodeguita Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Bodeguita Restaurant 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 La Bodeguita Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Bodeguita Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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