HERITAGE MARKET
29100 SW 177 AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · 7863399607
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee placed food inside walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (57 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee placed food inside walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair.
Food stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Employee put it inside a plastic container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove.
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken Wings (48F - Cold Holding), Cheese (45- Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale Issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (63F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken Wings (48F - Cold Holding), Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale Issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation table soiled with grease. Observed oven soiled with grease
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and thermos stored on preparation table at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint engaging in food preparations.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottle of oil stored on floor outside dry storage room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at ice cream reach in freezer at front counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between three compartment sink and wall
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 opened employee water bottles stored in reach in cooler located in the walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor in kitchen.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training were not provided. Mark Grigsby more than 2 months, Patria Diaz over 7 months, Abraham Mercedes over 2 months.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator provide one.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler located at the back. Employee removed them from the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer located inside the walk in cooler at the back.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the preparation table. Employee removed them.
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