BUDARE BISTRO
BUDARE BISTRO maintains a 1.7/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in MIAMI. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file
1832 SW 3 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/17/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13652342
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 14 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed no self-closing doors for unisex bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed ceiling tiles not smooth throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed doors of reach cooler not closing properly, therefore not keeping food cold and ambient thermometer reading 50F and above. Observed multiple TCS food items out of temperature. See violation 3A. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed unit (in back area) is in disrepair and still being serviced. Not being used at the time of inspection, no food items in the unit. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed ice buildup up for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
3/16/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13564582
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 6 int, 19 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop for rice and flour bins located in the back prep area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed doors of reach cooler not closing properly, therefore not keeping food cold and ambient thermometer reading 50°F and above. Observed multiple TCS food items out of temperature. See violation 3A. Warning
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door frame of under counter reach in cooler in the kitchen and for interior door panel of reach in cooler in back prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of the reach in coolers and freezers in the back prep area. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen and prep areas. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of oil stored in the floor in the kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both reach in freezers in the kitchen area. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach cooler in the kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in coolers and freezers. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on in-use containers inside reach in coolers in prep area. Labels were incorrect identifying name of food and the date. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in the back kitchen prep area, behind 3CS, and behind hand wash sink and around kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled the exterior of containers housing rice and flour in the prep area and containers housing multiple food items in the reach in cooler at the back prep area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooke yuca (48F - Cold Holding); raw marinated beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef de negro (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Ambient thermometer reading 50°F and above in red zone area.Warning Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cooke yuca (48F - Cold Holding); raw marinated beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef de negro (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Ambient thermometer reading 50°F and above in red zone area. A stop sale was issued. Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observe CFM has no knowledge of calibrating a thermometer. Explained the procedure to CFM and owner.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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 to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of black substance on shelving unit housing clean pots above 3CS. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for Steak and eggs (3 eggs any style) and for steak items in the online menu from QR code. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust build up on shelves housing clean pots, pans and ladle above 3CS and counter shelf housing single use items in the kitchen area. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observe no advisory posted in the establishment or on the menu. Per operator, steaks and eggs are cooked based on consumer request. Provided consumer handout to operator, operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
10/29/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10871001
Met Inspection Standards8 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over prep table.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in unisex bathroom missing lid.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting at work station with deep grove marks and not easily cleaned.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing interior panel of reach in freezer at prep area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sign missing at handwashing sink at front counter.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on front counter not stored in sanitizer solution.
1/9/2025· 1y 3mo ago
2 int, 15 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard used as anti- slip measure throughout kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at cook line no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at front counter coffee machine.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crack between wall and three compartment sink.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives and spoons in standing water at 75F. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in reach in freezer chest not covered.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic containers in kitchen not labeled.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with grease and old food debris throughout kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed condiment container stored inside handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
7/16/2024· 1y 9mo ago
2 high, 1 int, 10 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable on top of reach in coolers at kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven doors.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign inside restroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers by kitchen back exit door. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted underneath steam table at kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains (29F - Cold Holding) thawing at ambient temperature at kitchen area. Coached operator on correct procedures, operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handle clean plates. Coached cook on correct procedures, cook removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm). Coached operator on correct concentration, operator diluted with water. Final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired on 10-01-2021 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
2/28/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8528892
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back side of handles soiled on upright reach in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease/residue on exterior of sugar, flour, and rice bins.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over rice in reach in cooler. Beef removed from refrigerator for prep during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temp 75F, less than 1 hour. Returned to cold storage at time of inspection. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with operator and provided form. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauté pan stored in cook line hand wash sink. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
12/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8528328
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooking equipment at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At the time of the inspection observed bottles of water stored on the floor located by the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: At the time of the callback inspection still observed bottles of water stored on the floor located by the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the time of the inspection observed walls throughout the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
10/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8340021
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 6 int, 14 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At the time of the inspection observed door handles of reach in cooler soiled.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooking equipment at cook line.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At the time of the inspection observed bottles of water stored on the floor located by the front counter.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed utensils in standing water at 77F located by the hand sink.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. At the time of the inspection observed establishment relocated mop sink to adjoining business. No variance in place.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed cutting boards with marks. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed exterior of microwaves and cooking equipment at cook line soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the time of the inspection observed walls throughout the kitchen soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed throughout the kitchen.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
- 11-27-4: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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
- 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/. At the time of the inspection observed establishment relocated mop sink to adjoining business.
- 11-26-1: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.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed establishment receives cooked beefs and chicken in vacuum sealed bags from Pastel Gourmet Inc / Gourmet 305. Food is missing labels as specified by law.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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