LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT
331 PARK PL · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink with chlorine sanitizer; under 50 ppm. Inspector had operator place more chlorine in sink. Final reading: 100 ppm. **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in: beans (52F – Cooling); rice (53F- Cooling); salsa cooked (47F – Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in: beans (52F – Cooling); rice (53F- Cooling); salsa cooked (47F – Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed food in to go plastic bags from grocery store in reach in cooler in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish stored above fries and tortillas in reach in cooler in back storage area. Operator fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen area: rice (82F – Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Inspector had employees take to stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish rack shelves soiled. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
Basic 7
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages next to steam table. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed near mop sink; tomatoes stored on floor under prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.