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344/346 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · 786-243-1138
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed cheese at the counter at 67° F. As per employee cheese was placed around 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his face, then continued working with food without washing his hands. Employees were coached.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the front counter. Employee restocked the station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop dry fruits.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling g tiles in part of the prep area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by the exit sign above the back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee container with water on prep table. Employee moved it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. observed a gap underneath the two back exit doors.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of water on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed dry fruit container on walk in freezer floor. Person in charge moved it to the shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed in the back prep area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue inside vertical reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counter all throughout the store.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting board has cut marks on top of reach in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice bin and ice cream machine next to the three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 4 white reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all of the reach in coolers soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began handling clean equipments without first washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 employees failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to serve ice cream, scooping juice and other ready to eat food to the customers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside of the handwash sink located across cheese sauce steam table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash wash sink across cheese sauce steamer table.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Sandra Morin, Pilar Mazariego, Valentin Alonso, Oscar Garcia, Edwin Nuiez. Expired since 9/04/2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance at ice bin near the three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers above the three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and white cutting board has cut marks on top of reach in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice bin and ice cream machine next to the three compartment sink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under kitchen equipments.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 4 white reach in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 79 degree Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all of the reach in coolers soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near back door.
Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container of sugar not covered stored next to the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 9 orange wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation tables around the back kitchen and front counter.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed 3 soiled wet wiping cloths in used.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of butter removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the walk in coole.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with food stored on the floor at the front counter. Employee removed the boxes.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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/ Observed more than 5 employees at the time of the inspection. Manager amended during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the back of the kitchen
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket with condensed milk and another bucket with Jamaica stored on the floor. Employee removed them..
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at 74° F. Employee removed the water.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed a plastic container with sugar not covered by the hand wash sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed several wet wipes cloths stored in preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above the preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee removed medicine.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also observed cheese at the counter at 67° F. As per employee cheese was placed around 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs stored on the preparation table. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee placed hot dogs inside the reach in cooler. Also observed cheese at the counter at 67° F. As per employee cheese was placed around 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside the hand wash sink.
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/. Observed more than 5 employees working at the time of the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling is in disrepair at the kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the storage next to the bathroom and under 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of coconut and boxe. of strawberries stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under the 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water @ 107° F in front of the walk in cooler. Employee removed water and placed new water @ 136° F.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under the 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed orange wiping cloths stored on preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled.
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