Inspection Report

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VICTORIA'S BORINQUEN CAFE

27855 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3482568
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8823129
DBPR license2330401

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (67F – Cold Holding) as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator started preparation for steak during inspection, and add ice bags. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); operator add water to solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic32-12-5

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

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw steak container stored on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-01-5

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 salt container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 87° F at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit next to back door. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice container not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.