Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BIG CRAZY TACO

436 N KROME AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389722
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8495251
DBPR license2330848

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority10 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#15High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 5 live flies, flying and landing on the cutting board and food preparation equipment in the kitchen area. Also observed 4 live flies flying in the dining area. Also I found 2 dead flies inside the desserts display cooler at the front area.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed vegetables in the reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef inside the reach in freezer. Employee placed chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (59 F – Cold Holding); tres leches (59 F – Cold Holding) rice (46 F – Cold Holding). As per employee desserts were placed in the reach in cooler the night before and the rice was placed inside reach in cooler the night before.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (59 F – Cold Holding); tres leches (59 F – Cold Holding) rice (46 F – Cold Holding). As per employee desserts were placed in the reach in cooler the night before and the rice was placed inside reach in cooler the night before.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 10

#22Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and not longer cleanable. Also observed can opener soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator they use bleach to sanitize dishes.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. And also at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator. As per operator eggs can be served undercooked/ raw. **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate02C-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 rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday morning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#31Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop inside 3 plastic containers in the kitchen area with sugar, salt and beans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the entrance to the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken plastic container with sugar In the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with cucumbers and a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the kitchen and also at the front line ( reach in cooler with sauces and desserts). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts at the front of the restaurant. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with meat blood. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the 3 door reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet by the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic42-01-4

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

Warning
#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the reach in cooler preparation table. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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)
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.