RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR
1530 – 1532 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-22-4High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator corrected placement of raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches crawling on wall between three compartment sink and mop sink. Observed approximately two live roaches crawling outside of water heating device located above mop sink next to three compartment sink. Observed one live roach crawling on wall above storage rack above three compartment sink. Observed one live roach falling into gap in wall from paper towel to hand wash sink and crawling at near faucet at kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand sink used as a dump sink. Observed employee dump ice and cooked beans inside hand sink. Coached employee on proper usage of hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler near back door.
Basic 12
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above three compartment sink.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach floating in standing water at mop sink. Observed one dead roach underneath three compartment sink. One dead roach near kitchen entrance and one dead roach on top of grease trap underneath three compartment sink.
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed aprons next to heads of unwashed lettuce.
23-19-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler near back door.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in wall between drywall and plastic wall covering near three compartment sink.
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed dough in direct contact with non-food grade bag. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler near back door, **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water at mop sink located next to three compartment sink.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease above three compartment sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed towel.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:45 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.