Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
30
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up five times.
Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant's latest score of 30 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 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. Employee cut washed limes and wrapped in plastic wrap for customer. Discussed with employee not to use bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw frozen pork stored over packages of frozen fruit pulp in back kitchen reach in freezer next to deli slicer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak store over cut pumpkin in walk-in cooler shelf.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak 48°F inside Frontline reach in cooler placed inside cooler at 9 AM cool down to 39°F at 11:30 AM. Manager place inside freezer for quick cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards throughout establishment soil.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front service line used for washing knives. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used for storing strainers.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted, consumer advisory notice inside establishment at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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. Expired for Jorge, Jones, Lenin, Cacilia, Dayanari.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at handwashing sink located next to three compartment sink. Manager posted sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of liquid shortening stored on floor next to two reach in chest freezer in back kitchen area. Manager relocated cooking oil 6 inches off the floor at time of inspection. Container of rice stored on floor at back kitchen exit. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on February 1, 2026.
50-09-4
30
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bananas stored in plastic Togo bag touching the bag in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Not observed **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on main reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 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. Employee cut limes without gloves and served to customer food. Discussed with manager the importance of wearing gloves **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without sanitizer in the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bananas stored in plastic Togo bag touching the bag in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw sausage over ready to eat sausage main reach in cooler on cook line employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw beef than touched clean tong did not change gloves or wash hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook rice 47F main reach in cooler employee moved to walk in cooler 2nd Cook pork 70F sitting on counter cooks line . Reach in cooler under grill on cooks line raw chicken 48F raw beef 58F employee move to different cooler. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Employee restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler potato in bucket. Employee moved from floor. Produce on floor in boxes by dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on main reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning**
14-09-4
29
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage shelf and chemical shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: No rodent droppings observed at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed along wall behind food dry storage area adjacent to chemical shelf and on wall along wall above 3-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed along wall above hand sink in dish area. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on wall above hand sink in dish area. 4 live roaches on wall behind clean dish storage shelf above 3-compartment sink. 1 live roach on prep table adjacent to back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: 3 live roaches along wall in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies landing on wall, chest freezer, and warmer in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: 1 fly landing on warmer adjacent to sandwich press machine. 1 fly landing on dry storage shelves. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink. 5 dead roaches along floor under wooden shelf in back kitchen. 7 dead roaches behind white chest freezer adjacent to wooden shelf. 1 dead roach on wall behind dry storage shelf adjacent to back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: 1 dead roach along wall under sand which press station. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
52
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over cut onions and lettuce in walkin cooler. Employee removed and place on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies landing on wall, chest freezer, and warmer in back kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Inspector explained proper hand washing and gloves to employee. Employee discarded gloves and washed hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage shelf and chemical shelf. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed along wall behind food dry storage area adjacent to chemical shelf and on wall along wall above 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on wall above hand sink in dish area. 4 live roaches on wall behind clean dish storage shelf above 3-compartment sink. 1 live roach on prep table adjacent to back door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in reachin cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Employee placed beef below pork and placed chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-24-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink. 5 dead roaches along floor under wooden shelf in back kitchen. 7 dead roaches behind white chest freezer adjacent to wooden shelf. 1 dead roach on wall behind dry storage shelf adjacent to back door. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on service line. Inspector emailed to operator. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelf soiled with grease build up in back kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Wood shelf not sealed on cookline. **Warning**
14-52-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic wrap stored on floor under rice dry storage area. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
26
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of pork Belly 56 F in walk-in cooler. A container of raw steak 48 F in drawer cooler under grill on cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw chicken stored over cheese and other ready to eat food items in reach-in cooler at dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of painkillers stored on coffee counter top next to auger and expresso machine. Employee moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sliced pork, cooked beef tripe and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door gaskets torn at kitchen. Hot box door gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler at dry food storage area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot box handles soiled with old food debris and grease in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At prep area by walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
39
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw steak with gloves, then replaced new gloves to handled tortilla without wash hands first. Discussed with operator.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken eggs stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored over bottled milk and heavy cream in reach-in cooler at dry storage area. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw lamb and raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, raw beef and other raw meat mixed stored in walk-in freezer at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched soiled reach-in cooler handled then handled take out food container with the same gloves. Discussed with operator.
12A-09-4
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 by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided print form, some employees read and signed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. 1 employee hired more than 60 days with no proof of training.
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. Cooked chicken, cooked yellow rice and other cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Reach-in coolers gaskets soiled with slimy mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking with coffee mugs with no lid while prepping at kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler door handled soiled with grease and old food residue on cook line.
23-24-4
25
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over minced garlic, tomato sauce and other ready to eat items in reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored over bottled milk/cream in reach-in cooler by dry storage area. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked black bean and other cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers door gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over minced garlic, tomato sauce and other ready to eat items in reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken stored over bottled milk/cream in reach-in cooler by dry storage area. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Xiomara Garcia, expired on 02/17/2023. Liliam Canas, expired on 02/19/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked black bean and other cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repairs and renovation in process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers door gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
43
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant.
How does Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mi Bandera Bar & 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 Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Bandera Bar & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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