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RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR #2

1657 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3392055
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502887
DBPR license2313626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

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#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans and cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cheese and pork (46F – Cold Holding) inside walk-in cooler, as per operator less than 1 hours. Employee moved to walk-in freezer to cool down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris in slicer, located in preparation table next to dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in employee bathroom located at the back of the kitchen. Also at the front counter next to ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed entrance door to bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar case stored on floor at dry storage area, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles in hallway of employee bathroom. As per operator wall is being repair. **Warning**

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#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the back of the kitchen. **Warning**

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#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table in kitchen area. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.