EL BAJAREQUE BAR LCH
278 NW 36 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located next to cook line torn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located near cook line soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with rust accumulation on shelves.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at the front counter not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped into hand wash station located at the front counter. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bowls, pots, and pans stored under unwashed produce in back room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Bowls, pots, and pans stored under unwashed produce in back room. **Time Extended**
- 35B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap around back door. Gap/crack in window by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Gap around back door. Gap/crack in window by back door. **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water from handwash sink drains onto floor. Pipe broken. Manager put bucket under sink to catch water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Water from handwash sink drains onto floor. Pipe broken. Manager put bucket under sink to catch water. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to the cook line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers in the back dry rack area. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized containers. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located next to the cook line with rust accumulation on shelves.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back wall and side wall of kitchen cook line soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink near back dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bowls, pots, and pans stored under unwashed produce in back room. 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. Purses stored in bin with utensils. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Soda on top shelf on 2 door upright cooler. Warning
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap around back door. Gap/crack in window by back door. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups over coffee maker not inverted. Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water from handwash sink drains onto floor. Pipe broken. Manager put bucket under sink to catch water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed, rinse and put away glasses, not sanitizer step. Employee setup sanitizer sink and sanitized dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7: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/. Person in charge at time of inspection Mariano Palenzuela expired 10-2-15 Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observed all expired food handler training in 2022 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near back prep area not store to dry. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near cook line not stored in chlorine sanitizing bucket. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near back prep area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).