EL BAJAREQUE BAR LCH
278 NW 36 ST, Miami, FL, 33127
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (9)
- 50-17-3Critical
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2026. **Warning**
High Priority
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ladles not inverted and with food contact surface above water inside utensil holder at steam table. **Warning**
Basic
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2026. **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two, 36 gallon plastic containers of shortening on the floor in prep area. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at steam table in water temperature 112°F. **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw bacon uncovered inside reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-03-7
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Elsa Paula Orozco expired 06/14/2026. No other manager certificates could be provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's and women's restrooms not closing completely. **Warning**
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.