RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR
1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532 · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed pots and pans washed rinsed but not sanitized. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sausage in non food grade bags in reach in cooler by back door. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray gallon of pesticide and can of raid on shelving back door. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Chicken was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches in rice container under prep table in kitchen. Observed one live roach on top of bar in seating area. Observed one live roach on bar shelving behind bar. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 7 live roaches in rice container under prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pan in hand wash sink in kitchen. Pan was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of glass cleaner not labeled. Bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled side of interior of ice machine. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth in kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some tiles damaged in kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor behind bar. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door in kitchen. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop on ice.scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet purple towel not in sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled towel on stove. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.