BANDOLEROS TACOS OAKLAND PARK

BANDOLEROS TACOS OAKLAND PARK located in OAKLAND PARK has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

3200 Northeast 12th Avenue
Florida, 33334
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13633933

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at right side bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. **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/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed same. Reviewed procedures with operator. **Time Extended**

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13497744

Follow-up Inspection Required

9 high, 5 int, 14 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of approximately 50 dead flies in control devices in employee restroom, at right side bar area triple sink. 2 dead flies in ice machine across from outdoor walk in cooler, Admin Complaint
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice container located in outdoor prep area. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout kitchen. 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. Employee bag on shelf used for food equipment storage. Employee cellphone on cook line flip top cutting board. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of beef stored on shelf not 6 inches off floor in outdoor walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pico de gallo stored on floor in walk in drink cooler. Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside bulk container of rice and beans stored outside. Warning
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At left side bar area hand washing sink. operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish observed thawing in water on prep table, operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee washing dishes went to chicken prep area and began cutting chicken without washing hands and changing gloves. 2. Employee removed cellphone from cook line and continued cooking without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and gloves usage with employees, employees washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately; 3 live flies by left side bar area observed not landing. 7 in employee restroom Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed onions. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat buttermilk, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 7 rodent droppings on top of shed area across from outdoor walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 dead flies in ice machine across from outdoor walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mushrooms Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (72F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (73F - Cold Holding) no items prepped or portioned today, held in unit overnight. Observed unit off. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mushrooms (72F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (73F - Cold Holding) no items prepped or portioned today, held in unit overnight. Observed unit off. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At left side bar area hand washing sink used as storage for food container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees at right side bar area. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At left side bar area hand washing sink, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site 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/. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At left side bar area hand washing sink. operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10901769

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed at room temperature in 3 Compartment sink Employee placed under running water Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee set up 3 Compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

6/17/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10860737

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at time of inspecition Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink Employee replaced soap Corrected On-Site

10/17/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.