Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

BIG CRAZY TACO

436 N KROME AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3477082
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10713780
DBPR license2330848

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed at three compartment sink **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**

#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumul food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee plastic cup stored on food take out table in dining area – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table. **Time Extended**

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove **Time Extended**

#8Basic51-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49. **Time Extended**

#9Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window **Time Extended**

#12Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table soiled with three dead roaches inside. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed steam table soiled with 5 dead roaches inside. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.