RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR
1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532 · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork on reach in cooler.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans dated on 07/02 on reach in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line across stove, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans dated on 07/02 on reach in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at kitchen area. Also observed soiled can opener blade.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup on sauce container at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across stove, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed flour container not covered by back door, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:45 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.