MARIO'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
1090 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over milk inside reach in cooler at cook line.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112 F – Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior, advised manager to reheat product.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 3
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached employee.
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 2017 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubs inside handwashing sink by mop sink.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at back of kitchen.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside salt container at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on preparation tables at kitchen by dishwasher machine.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with oranges by front counter on floor. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwashing sink next to mop sink at kitchen leaking water.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter by coffee station and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter not identified as its common name. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:34 PM.
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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.