BIG CRAZY TACO
436 N KROME AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 dead flies in kitchen near reach in cooler.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insect killer stored on shelf in kitchen.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F – Cold Holding); Sausage (50F – Cold Holding); Chicken (56F – Cold Holding); Rice (55F – Cold Holding); Beans (62F – Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F – Cold Holding); Cheese (57F – Cold Holding); Beef (60F – Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F – Cold Holding); Sausage (50F – Cold Holding); Chicken (56F – Cold Holding); Rice (55F – Cold Holding); Beans (62F – Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F – Cold Holding); Cheese (57F – Cold Holding); Beef (60F – Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 8
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by latter near kitchen entrance.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks. **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container not labeled in kitchen.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage in reached in cooler not date marked
Basic 26
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumul food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in reach in cooler out of temperature.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on steam table in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on wall near stove in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under steam table in kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee plastic cup stored on food take out table in dining area
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on food take out table in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49.
12B-06-4Basic – Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed vape device located on food handling table in dining area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout entire establishment.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container stored on preparation table in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soda stored on floor near kitchen entrance.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table soiled with three dead roaches inside. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
54-01-5Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping device stored on food take out window.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from stove. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Also observed wall soiled with grease near stove.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc on preparation table in kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.
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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.