BANDEJA PAISA RESTAURANT
9511 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed coughs drops stored on shelve over preparation area. Employee discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5High 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-04-5High 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-20-5High 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-13-4High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not properly labeled at were washing area. **Warning**
Basic 11
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups at front counter not properly stored.
06-09-1Basic – 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**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee provided the newest license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer handle broken across walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – 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**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at were washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:25 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.