Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA

24811 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3457600
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8758360
DBPR license2328535

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 Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored on no food grade bags.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked ground beef container inside reach in cooler at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on cinnamon container by dessert area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.