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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license." **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored above unwashed vegetables in standing unit at kitchen area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tortilla mix with cheese (48F – Cold Holding); tortilla mix with pork (49F – Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved mixes to reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cheese container stored on floor by cook line, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood filters with grease accumulated.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly during inspection.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on standing unit at kitchen area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on wall next tocook line.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on 3 compartment sink at front counter.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:34 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.