LOS CANDILES CAFE
436 S KROME AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over beef at 2 door reach in cooler in the back kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washed hands in the triple sink. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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 proof of food handler training for cook Karen Gomez, hired for more than 60 days. **Warning**
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed across prep table in the middle of the kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:19 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.