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 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw mashed plantains stored on nonfood grade bags in preparation table at kitchen area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked steak in 2 door unit at kitchen area. Manager 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 white rice (45F – Cold Holding); carne Asada (45F – Cold Holding) in 2 door unit at kitchen area. As per Manager over 24 hours, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plenty chemicals next to salt and pepper shakers at front counter.
Intermediate 2
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 pork and sliced cooked pork not date marked in 2 door unit in kitchen area. As per manager 24 hours. Manager dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training for employees missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw peppers container stored on floor at kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. Manager moved scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 83° F next to coffee machine. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potato,cooked pork, tostones not covered on 2 door unit at kitchen area. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mashed plantains (frozen) on preparation table. As per Manager less this 4 hours. Manager moved food to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at the front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.