Inspection Report

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SUAREZ BBQ INC

12963 W OKEECHOBEE RD STE 5-6 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3667522
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526814
DBPR license2332853

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler, raw beef stored over smoked Pork chops. Operator stored raw beef on shelf under smoked pork chops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales at steamer pork tamales (129F Hot Holding) Operator took tamales to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cel phone on shelf above prep table , front counter. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers at kitchen with salt and seasoning not labeled. Cook labeled containers with names. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.