RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR #2
1657 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
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 rice (52F – Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler , as per operator rice was cooked 2 days ago. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed personal food hot water not available. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 3 raid spray cans by dry storage area, operator removed 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 shell eggs stored above pupusas mix on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to microwave at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (52F – Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler , as per operator rice was cooked 2 days ago. 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 steak (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (51F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F – Cold Holding); cheese (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding) on standing unit at cook line, as per operates than 4 hours. Operator starts moving all food containers to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
27-18-4Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not running hot water. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on standing unit at cook line. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic 20
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked rice and green salsa containers on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles on standing unit at cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from establishment food on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items next to oranges case at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at walk in cooler/ freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on floor next to cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, employee removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer at walk in cooler. Also no ambient thermometer on standing unit at cook line. **Warning**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers at walk in cooler. Also observed grease accumulated on hood filters at cook line. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered at walk in cooler/ freezer. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork on standing water at 3 compartment sink, employee removed raw during inspection. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:45 PM.
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4 observation(s)
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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.