MI BANDERA BAR & RESTAURANT LLC
7748 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33615
License #3911246
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Solid Health Score
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MI BANDERA BAR & RESTAURANT LLC in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 7, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 15 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 10 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 7, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets for coolers and freezers are soiled.
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink near front line has been blocked off from use due to water backing up in sink when in use.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces and liquids are not labeled throughout establishment.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 1 case of water store on floor near front service counter. One bag of beans, stored on floor and back storage area. One bucket of peeled potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
- [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located inside 4-door reach in cooler on front line.
- [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates are expired on April 11, 2026.
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water stored inside back kitchen four door reach in cooler. Multiple bottles of water store throughout establishment reach in coolers.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located beneath front line hand washing sink.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag use as a cover for peeled bananas inside walk in the cooler. Raw beef liver stored inside a black garbage bag in bath kitchen reach in freezer.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled.
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MI BANDERA BAR & RESTAURANT LLC looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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