LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT
331 PARK PL · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on to go bags on shelves at walk in cooler, operator start changing bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked yellow rice (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yellow rice (46F – Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container by dry storage, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed limes and jalapeños container stored on walk in cooler floor, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units across cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on units across next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken (39F – Cold Holding) on shelves at preparation area, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved cooked chicken to walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored above cooked yellow rice at walk in cooler, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.