RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR #2
1657 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored above beer bottles at walk in cooler.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored above unwashed limes on shelves at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked yuca on shelves at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantain (52F – Cold Holding); raw steak (51F – Cold Holding); sausage (51F – Cold Holding); cut onions (49F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee start moving all food from reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
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 black beans not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day.
Basic 18
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom by kitchen area.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked seafood container at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on employees bathroom.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag, personal phone and speaker next to utensils on preparation table.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door on reach in cooler at kitchen area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on floor at kitchen area.
10-01-5Basic – 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 rice container by dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit next to cook line at kitchen area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca, coleslaw and cooked plantain containers not covered at walk in cooler.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed by dry storage area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.