LA DIOSA BAKERY
1418 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 786-303-7440
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sweet plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged.
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 ham (46/48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46/48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the day before. Observed across cook line sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator door was left open during service. For less than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken croquettes (109F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (117F - Hot Holding) I side display warmer. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up heat for reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at bakery area microwave soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan not date marked inside display cooler. As per operator for approximately a day. Operator properly marked.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in contact with ham inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator placed handle upwards.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls and foam containers not inverted on shelve across cook line. Operator inverted.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands at 3 compartment sink, coached employee on proper procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in standing unit at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread bag stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at bakery station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing unit at baker station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked ground beef (frozen) next to stove at kitchen area, operator moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and no changed gloves as needed. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F -Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved food containers to standing reach in cooler to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish croquettes (128F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator increased temperature during inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed cooked ground beef not date marked, as per operator food was removed from freezer over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee on preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on reach in cooler at baker station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cut ham container at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at baker station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by 3 compartment sink. Employee stored properly.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored on non food grade bags, employee changed bag during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee increased temperature on unit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated food during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of dough machine at the back of the kitchen, employee removed bag during inspection
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked sausage container at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler interior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (116F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat croquettes during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cream plastic container stored on floor at pastry station.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked chorizo container at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at pastry station.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken on nonfood grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked ground beef inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, pork,pasta and ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee from previous day.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked sausage container at cook line. Ask so in rice container.
Food stored on floor. Observed ham stored on walk in freezer. Also a case of oranges at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the coffee station. Operator removed it.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified.
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