Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL SANTO COYOTE

26115 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2936434
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7054363
DBPR license2331683

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 29, 2019 5:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 30, 2019 9:29 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes (54°F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (53°F – Cold Holding); raw beef (53°F-56°F – Cold Holding); raw pork (51°F – Cold Holding); raw fish (49°F – Cold Holding); seafood cream (47°F – Cold Holding); beaked peppers (51°F – Cold Holding); flan (58°F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (51°F – Cold Holding), as per owner for some from day before and some for more than 4 hours. Employee discarding food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority02C-01-4

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed food cooked for more than 24 hours not date marked.

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings on preparation table at kitchen entrance, underneath the coffee machine, observed approximately 3 rodent droppings at AC unit closet door and underneath AC unit, AC closet is separated from the kitchen.

#12High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes (54°F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (53°F – Cold Holding); raw beef (53°F-56°F – Cold Holding); raw pork (51°F – Cold Holding); raw fish (49°F – Cold Holding); seafood cream (47°F – Cold Holding); beaked peppers (51°F – Cold Holding); flan (58°F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (51°F – Cold Holding), as per owner for some from day before and some for more than 4 hours. Employee discarding food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-01-4

Intermediate – Soda gun soiled.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water on preparation table.

#3Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tiles throughout the kitchen.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on garbage can between uses. Manager removed tongs to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-06-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Walk in cooler internal temperature of approximately 60°F. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

#7Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath back microwave by ice machine.

#8Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. By preparation table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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