Inspection Report

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MMABES FRUTAS FRESCAS Y CAFE

261 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3737220
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13775713
DBPR license2337312

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#7High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee began working with food without first washing hands after leaving kitchen and touching door knob. Coach employee. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee failed to wash hands after handling raw chicken and then proceeded to handle cooked chicken. Coach employee. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beans at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance with a date that exceeds 7 days. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cleaned dirty dishes with gloves on and then proceeded to start preparing chicken without changing gloves. Also observed employee left kitchen with same gloves on after touching door knob and then engaged in food preparation without changing gloves. Coach employee. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance with a date that exceeds 7 days. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated chicken (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across fryers since the day prior. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw marinated chicken (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across fryers since the day prior. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried beans (115F – Hot Holding) near steam table, as per cook for less than 2 hours. Observed cooked beef (124F – Hot Holding); cooked black beans (112F – Hot Holding); tomato sauce (110F – Hot Holding) at steam table, as per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook adjust units temperatures at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification for Marlene Zamora provided by ServSafe expired since 3-29-2026. Also observed manager certification provided by ServSafe for Mario Gonzalez expired since 5-15-2025. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate27-19-5

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed no running water at handwash sink near dough preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen blocked by fire extinguisher. Also observed handwash sink blocked by trash can. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in the kitchen used to store oregano leaves. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic16-16-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service foam cups stored directly on floor near kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at the triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep tables in the kitchen. Advised employee to set up sanitizing solution. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.