LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT
331 PARK PL · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, Inspector coached employee on proper procedures.
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese on reach in cooler at front counter, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F – Cold Holding); pork soup (47F – Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F – Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F – Cold Holding); pork soup (47F – Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F – Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled by employees bathroom.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on salt container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooked tomatoes container stored on kitchen floor, employee moved container from floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area, next to 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at front counter.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on unit across flat grill at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) container on standing water at kitchen area, employee discarded water and moved to walk in cooler for proper thawing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:14 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.