ELOTE LOVERS CO
28838 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (123F – Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (122F – Hot Holding) on steam table at front counter, as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not dated inside standing unit by back door, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Violeta G.
Basic 4
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on cut mango container at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 127° F next to steam table.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm); at preparation area, operator replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.