Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL NICA MEX RESTAURANT

22 NE 15 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448670
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737697
DBPR license2318180

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to utensils at the front counter. Employee placed it at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate02C-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 Jamaica beverage not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per employee it was cooked over 24 hrs ago. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid is broken.

#2Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken container stored in the shelf. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#4Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.