LA JAROCHITA
24420 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead FL 33032 · 7863803285
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
4 visits, newest first
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked in reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed several cracks on floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on both standing units next to door.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on the ceilings.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed large accumulation of grease on the hood filters.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Mar 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs container stored on top of reach in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours.Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee food was prepared around 45 minutes.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean dishes being stored inside HWS.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Observed hot running water at 79°, operator turned on hot water. Hot water 98°.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation table.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided form during inspection.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
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.