Inspection Report

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EL RAMALITO

13376 SW 288 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331402
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350660
DBPR license2336271

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in shelve above food. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed soup container not covered. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt,rice and beans containers not identified in kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.