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RUMBA Y SAZON

12793-95 SW 280 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3683650
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13585491
DBPR license2336299

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken soup (46F – Cooling) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per employee food was cooked the previous day. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked beef in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon still on ROP packaging, employee discarded during inspection. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef broth (45F – Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. Observed chicken soup (46F – Cooling) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per employee food was cooked the previous day. Employee discarded during inspection. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef broth (45F – Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for employees : Arialis D. and Maria Teresa R. have been working more than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no agreement for Ana Maria R., Ladylaura D. Arialis D. and Maria Teresa R. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed cooked beef not date marked in standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date**Warning** **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon still on ROP packaging, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored next to ice machine, employee moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at coffee station. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.