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LA PASADITA

624 N ENGLISH AVENUE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720975
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13949401
DBPR license2330262

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees putting on gloves to engaged in food preparation without first washing their hands. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: During callback inspection observed food employee put on gloves to start preparing tacos without first washing his hands. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cook beef (106F – Hot Holding); cook ground pork (125F – Hot Holding) at room temperature under flat grill, as per operator for less than 3 hours. Observed cook chicken (94F – Hot Holding) stored under steam table at room temperature. time of disposal cannot be determined. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: During callback inspection observed cook chicken (102F – Hot Holding) stored under steam table at room temperature, as per operator for less than 2 hours. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in the kitchen blocked with containers and trash can. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage room outside of the establishment across walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan inside of the walk in cooler with mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic51-15-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed a total of 15 seats inside of the establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with a copy of the chocking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like on curtains at walk in cooler entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic24-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils under prep table where microwave is located. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: During callback inspection observed **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet yellow wipes cloths at prep table near microwave. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-21: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.