Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens
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12963 W Okeechobee Rd Ste 5-6, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018Suarez BBQ Inc in Hialeah Gardens has recorded 25 inspections with 111 total violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 8 inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations appeared repeatedly across the inspection history. The facility received a fire safety violation on August 19, 2021 for a propane tank larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity located inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 found 15 violations, including two high-priority employee health policy citations and two high-priority approved food source citations, with the inspection completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens last inspected?
- Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens had?
- Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens find?
- Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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