Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens

Last inspected:

12963 W Okeechobee Rd Ste 5-6, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
Overview

Suarez 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.

25Inspections
111Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Suarez BBQ INC in Hialeah Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

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

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

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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