EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA
24811 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken stored above raw steak inside reach in cooler at preparation area, employee stored food properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Observe raw calamari (53F – Cold Holding) on standing water at 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator turned on water for a properly thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe on oyster tags.
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/ **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observe thawed cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler at preparation area, employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked shrimp ceviche not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at back door by dry storage area.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw calamari (53F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (38F – Cold Holding) on standing water at 3 compartment sink, operator turned on water for a properly thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.