Pastelitos La Bendicion

2535 W 3 Av, Hialeah, FL 33010

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Pastelitos La Bendicion has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Pastelitos La Bendicion on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink with no enough water pressure. Recommend operator to check on it.

27-19-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and bought sanitizer on site. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator has no knowledge on basic Food Code questions. Reviewed some of the questions with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-14-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board attached to prep cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior heavily stained with old food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink exterior soiled . Observed storage shelf above the three component sink soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the preparation area.

21-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air conditioning and ceiling vent soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cutting board attached to the prep cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink soiled, observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, observed hood extractor soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pastelitos La Bendicion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pastelitos La Bendicion on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pastelitos La Bendicion?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pastelitos La Bendicion.

How does Pastelitos La Bendicion compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Pastelitos La Bendicion most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Pastelitos La Bendicion's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pastelitos La Bendicion have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pastelitos La Bendicion 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 Pastelitos La Bendicion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pastelitos La Bendicion is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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