El Bajareque Bar Lch
278 NW 36 St, Miami, FL 33127 · Permanent Food Service · License 2301797
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2026.
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed raw bacon uncovered inside reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor.
Observed two, 36 gallon plastic containers of shortening on the floor in prep area. Operator removed from the floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed utensils at steam table in water temperature 112°F.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: 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.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed men's and women's restrooms not closing completely.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2026.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.