Suarez Bbq

12963 W Okeechobee Rd Ste 5-6, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Suarez Bbq Inc, located at 12963 W Okeechobee Rd Ste 5-6 in Hialeah Gardens, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 17, 2026. This inspection identified two critical and three minor violations. Previous inspections for Suarez Bbq Inc have predominantly been low-risk.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
47
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
43
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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**
02D-01-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
03B-01-6
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)