Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas six times, with records going back to 2023. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all shelving in dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All bar soda guns.
29-17-4
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
50
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area . Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwashing area.
31B-04-4
86
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....meat taco 48F, milk 45F, cheese taco 49F in reach in cooler across from handwashing sink at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....meat taco 48F, milk 45F, cheese taco 49F in reach in cooler across from handwashing sink at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . .... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...rice 61F, cooked beef 55F in walk in cooler . Per operator hot holding food was cooling from last night . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
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...00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...rice 61F, cooked beef 55F in walk in cooler . Per operator hot holding food was cooling from last night . Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...sanitizer spray bottle . Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
41
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler -cooked beans - cooling overnight - over 6 hours (43-50F - Cooling). Per operator item was not prepped, portioned or pooled today. Observed item in covered container. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler -cooked beans - cooling overnight - over 6 hours (43-50F - Cooling). Per operator item was not prepped, portioned or pooled today. Observed item in covered container. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sour cream in cookline low boy. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine and at cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline hand sink - water 76F.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine. Closet in storage room.
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Back storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. **Repeat Violation**
14-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas.
How does Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bandoleros Taqueria Y Mas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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