EL RAMALITO
13376 SW 288 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
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 4
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 cooked white rice (80F – Cooling) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator rice was cooked yesterday. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef empanadas inside reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked white rice (80F – Cooling) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator rice was cooked yesterday. Operator discarded during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (68F – Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee moved pork to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
03C-96-4Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment conducting non continuous cooking of raw pork. **Warning**
03C-90-4Intermediate – Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink at front counter. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:44 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.