RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR
1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532 · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork and cheese mix (66F – Cold Holding); refried beans and cheese pupusa mix (55F – Cold Holding), as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at prep table. Observed raw chicken (62F – Cold Holding); raw steak (55F – Cold Holding); queso fresco (58F – Cold Holding); cooked yuca (68F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area near three compartment sink kitchen. As per employee prepared today less than 4 hours. Employee stated cooler open too often for preparation. Employee put ice and removed product to other cooler front counter for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Observed pork and cheese mix (52F – Cold Holding); refried beans and cheese pupusa mix (51F – Cold Holding), as per employee prepared the day before. Observed raw chicken (30F – Cold Holding); raw steak (33F – Cold Holding); queso fresco (43F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area near three compartment sink kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled and dusty throughout all kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both exits back doors by dry storage near bathroom and kitchen exit door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of SS cups stored at bathroom floor. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: **Time Extended**
25-18-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed a box of SS cups stored at bathroom. Bathroom in disrepair. Bathroom closed for public used as a storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at three compartment front counter sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:21 PM.
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.