VICTORIA'S BORINQUEN CAFE
27855 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); employee replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in reach in cooler at kitchen area,employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (47F – Cold Holding) next to stove at kitchen area, as per employees less than 1 hour, employee moved food to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork stew (127F – Hot Holding); as per employee less than 2 hours, pork stew (169F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked pork and cooked potatoes not date marked in reach in cooler at kitchen area, As per employee over 24 hours. Employee start dated food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no date of birth on certificates.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle not identified at kitchen area, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container at kitchen area, employee moved utensil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice,pork,potatoes and beef stew not covered in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee cover food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.