EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA
24811 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish broth (128F – Hot Holding); at cook line, as per cook less than 1 hour. fish broth (168F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
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.
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.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to ice machine.
53B-03-5Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for some employees by Premier Food Safety. Yamilet,Alejandro,Midialy,Flor,Rosangela,Grechent and Silvia.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to desserts inside reach in cooler across preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked rice container at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at preparation area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter, also observed on mens bathroom.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at preparation area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.