EL NICA MEX RESTAURANT
22 NE 15 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 reach in across warewash: cooked rice (51F – Cooling). As per operator, made previous night.
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 reach in across warewash: cooked rice (51F – Cooling). As per operator, made previous night.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Basic 6
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored between sink and wall in warewash. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy onsite.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at front counter.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stained walls in warewash area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:09 AM.
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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.