JENNI'S PANADERIA SALVADORENA CORP
204 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · 305-797-8457
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed packages of cooked sauce with date exceeding 7 days.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in the kitchen. Observed stored baking sheets soiled with old food debris across from steam table. Observed stored baking sheets soiled with old food debris at bakery. Observed dough cutter heavily soiled with old food debris at bakery area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the kitchen. Coach manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior reach in coolers door in disrepair at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's and women's bathrooms.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled at cook line with old food debris.
Mar 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in the kitchen. Observed stored baking sheets soiled with old food debris across from steam table. Observed stored baking sheets soiled with old food debris at bakery. Observed dough cutter heavily soiled with old food debris at bakery area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed cutting boards ice bin interior soiled with accumulation of green mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the kitchen. Coach manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior reach in coolers door in disrepair at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed interior at reach in coolers in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's and women's bathrooms.
Observed Hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed above the triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers/ freezers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled at cook line with old food debris.
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 38 recorded, 12 high priority.
12 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager reset triple sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed waitress began plating food. No handwash. Coach manager.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs and began plating scrambled eggs and touching clean plates. Coach to wash hands and wash rinse, sanitized plates before use.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager put on gloves then proceeded to touch cheese. No handwash. Coach manager.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed raw chicken stored in soiled container at reach in cooler across cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs not separated from raw beef at reach cooler across cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed packages of cooked sauce with date exceeding 7 days.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed packages of cooked pork with date exceeding 7 days.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per person in charge, since 2 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per person in charge, since 2 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (126F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (130F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per person in charge, for less than 2 hours.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at prep table across triple sink. Manager reset sanitizer bucket (Chlorine 50+ppm).
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Coach manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in the kitchen. Observed stored baking sheets soiled with old food debris across from steam table. Observed stored baking sheets soiled with old food debris at bakery. Observed dough cutter heavily soiled with old food debris at bakery area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washed soiled wiping cloth at front counter handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flan, tres leche, rice pudding at front counter. As per manager for 2 days. Coach manager on labeling products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed packages of tamales at chest freezer at storage area not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed cutting boards ice bin interior soiled with accumulation of green mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense rice at steam table. Coach manager.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the kitchen. Coach manager.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup of coffee stored at prep table near cook line. Coach employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior reach in coolers door in disrepair at cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed utensil at front counter. Manager stored ice scoop properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71F at front counter. Coach manager.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed interior at reach in coolers in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's and women's bathrooms.
Observed Hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed above the triple sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee red Stanley cup stored at reach in cooler in dry storage area. Observed employee coke soda and water bottle store at reach in cooler at cook line. Coach manager.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers/ freezers.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef tacos not covered at reach in freezer near triple sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over pizza at reach in cooler in storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled at cook line with old food debris.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood utensil in disrepair at 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed above container of flour and sugar not label at dry storage area and cook line.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at shelves located next to the three compartment sink cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting board at the three compartment sink has cutting marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and also reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both reach in coolers shelves with rust located next located in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by the three compartment sink at exit door soiled with accumulated grease.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors under cooking equipments at kitchen.
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in cooler located in the kitchen beef burrito/pupusas store in nonfood grade bags. Operator removed and stored poposa in food grease bag.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Faustina Velasquez food manager certification expired 10-20-2024
Observed chemical test kits provided for chlorine expired since 02-2022.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at shelves located next to the three compartment sink cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting board at the three compartment sink has cutting marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and also reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both reach in coolers shelves with rust located next located in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by the three compartment sink at exit door soiled with accumulated grease.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors under cooking equipments at kitchen.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in cooler located in the kitchen beef burrito/pupusas store in nonfood grade bags. Operator removed and stored poposa in food grease bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Hot Holding) at prep table. As per operator 2 hours prior inspection. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of the flat grill. As per Operator ham had been there for less than an hour. Operator placed product in ice.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge had no knowledge of the big 6 illnesses. Reviewed big 6 with operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Faustina Velasquez food manager certification expired 10-20-2024
Observed chemical test kits provided for chlorine expired since 02-2022.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at shelves located next to the three compartment sink cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting board at the three compartment sink has cutting marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer and also reach in cooler located in the back of the kitchen in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 82 degrees Fahrenheit next to coffee machine.
Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning in the woman's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed both reach in coolers shelves with rust located next located in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by the three compartment sink at exit door soiled with accumulated grease.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors under cooking equipments at kitchen.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the sugar container by the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards no longer cleanable in the kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle stored above preparation table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 86°F on top of the stem table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed beans inside the reach in cooler next to the grill not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 2 chickens stored inside standing water in the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. Employee removed the chickens.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled by the ice machine.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan, tres leches. According to the employee desserts were cooked the previous day.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Three compartment sink.
soiled floors under cooking equipments at kitchen.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Employee removed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Also in the men bathroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee foods were cooked yesterday.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ana Hernandez 11/23, Essar Duarte 11/23.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above preparation table in the kitchen area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a tomato sauce stored next to hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan, tres leches and jello lacking date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer soiled, hood filters soiled and reach in freezer bottom soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of mold like substance located at the front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside a bag of beans at the storage next to the bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. reach in cooler located in front of the grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash her hands with no soap after cracking raw shell eggs. Employee was coach to wash hands with soap.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw chicken and raw beef. Operator placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (46° F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 ° F). As per operator food was stored inside reach in cooler yesterday. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46° F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 ° F). As per operator food was stored inside reach in cooler yesterday. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bowl stored inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed it.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at the woman's bathroom.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with accumulation of mold like substance located at the front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside a bag of beans at the storage next to the bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee was drinking a water bottle on a food preparation table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. reach in cooler located in front of the grill.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken container with tacos inside the reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of beans stored on the floor in the storage next to the bathroom.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon and a cup stored in standing water at 92° F on top of the steamer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of the reach in freezer soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.