LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA
348 WASHINGTON AVE · 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 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in black trash bags near ice bin. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and ham. Observed raw pork stored over bread and tortillas. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook lamb (75F – Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook lamb (75F – Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and no chlorine chemical test kit.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Basic 9
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored at prep table across cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink at cook line. Observed carrots, onions, oranges stored on floor at vegetable walking cooler.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep table across triple sink. Coach manager.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of raw frozen steak thawing at preparation table across triple sink. Coach manager.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over cook beef, cook pork. Coached manager.
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near coffee station.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at coffee station, handwashing sinks, and prep tables. Coach manager.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not label at front counter coffee station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 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.