Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL RAMALITO

13376 SW 288 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3746462
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784964
DBPR license2336271

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs on prep table by cook line. As per operator for less than an hour. Operator place eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (65F – Cold Holding); lomo (60F – Cold Holding). Operator had it on prep table for approximately an hour and then put inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and red cutting board soiled.

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen full of to go bowl. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled next to hand sink at front counter.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed boil inside plastic bin with beans at kitchen area. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice bag stored on floor at kitchen area. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar inside plastic containers without label at kitchen area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:20 PM.

Violation category totals
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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.