BANDEJA PAISA RESTAURANT
9511 West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cheesecakes stored on floor of walk in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to washing area. Observed at front counter.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (61F - Cooling); short rib stew (58F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cheesecakes inside walk in freezer.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (61F - Cooling); short rib stew (58F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hrs. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to white chest freezer.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink was removed to add walk in freezer at kitchen. Verified on OnBase and plans were not submitted to plan review previous to renovations. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink was removed to add walk in freezer at kitchen. Verified on OnBase and plans were not submitted to plan review previous to renovations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: At the time of callback inspection observed as per HQ Support plans have been submitted but not approved yet. They are still missing information. As per food OSG, If plans are submitted, but not yet approved, time extend to next unannounced. If plans are still not approved on next routine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink was removed to add walk in freezer at kitchen. Verified on OnBase and plans were not submitted to plan review previous to renovations. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink was removed to add walk in freezer at kitchen. Verified on OnBase and plans were not submitted to plan review previous to renovations. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside onions container in reach in cooler across cook line. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed the scoop from the ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 120F on grill. Employee turned on grill for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label at front counter. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (60F - Cooling); beef soup (75F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 6 hrs. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi and raw beef stored over cooked rice inside walk in freezer. Employee properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken soup (60F - Cooling); beef soup (75F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 6 hrs. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink was removed to add walk in freezer at kitchen. Verified on OnBase and plans were not submitted to plan review previous to renovations. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass door reach in cooler door gasket torn at kitchen. Also observed standing reach in freezer door handle broken across walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair across ware washing area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer located at kitchen.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside chicken powder with handle in contact with product next to glass door reach in cooler. Employee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 122F on grill. Employee turn on grill for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with old food debris. Also observed hood filters soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (53F - Cooling); ribs soup (56F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per employee was cooked the day before and then placed inside walk in cooler. Instructed employee to discard food products. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken soup (53F - Cooling); ribs soup (56F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per employee was cooked the day before and then placed inside walk in cooler. Instructed employee to discard food products. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected o vacuum breaker installed next to hand sink at kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer handle broken across walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed standing reach in freezer handle broken across walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed colombian empanadas not covered stored inside white chest freezer. Also observed spices on shelve under preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed colombian empanadas not covered stored inside white chest freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups at front counter not properly stored.
- 06-09-1: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 3 mani mahi units thawed inside package stored inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the food products. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee provided the newest license. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and glasses stored on shelves over reach in preparation cooler. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer handle broken across walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle inside salt container in contact with product. Employee replaced handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed colombian empanadas not covered stored inside white chest freezer. Also observed spices on shelve under preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at were washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing vinegar, oil, wine not properly labeled at kitchen. Employee labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed coughs drops stored on shelve over preparation area. Employee discarded the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Observed bean stew (59F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per employee from the previous day. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs next to chives inside reach in cooler next to grill. Warning
- 08A-20-5: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 beef inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 mani mahi units thawed inside package stored inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean stew (59F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per employee from the previous day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked congris (68F - Cold Holding) inside preparation reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (90F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (94F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (90F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Employee replaced the items on the grill for reheating. Employee discarded voluntarily. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose hanging from hand wash sink faucet next to cooke line. Employee removed the hose. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not properly labeled at were washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 21 total violations (8 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).