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2425 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449541
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738568
DBPR license2332784

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed cooked chili (45F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler date on 08/11/24. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chili (45F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler date on 08/11/24. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cookie crumbs case at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler/freezer l

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line.

#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in cooler/freezer hallway. Also by ice machine.

#7Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. Also under equipment at cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout establishment.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout establishment.

#10Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by ice cream station.

#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit by ice cream station.

#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on HWS by door entrance.

#13Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket; (Quaternary 0ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.