LA QUEBRADITA
702 N KROME AVE, Homestead FL 33030 · (305)245-4586
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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NOV 25
▲ 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
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked yellow rice inside thank you bag inside microwave.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above cut tomatoes in the reach in fridge.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese with beef (47F - Cold Holding ) inside RIC by dishwasher, as per manager from previous day and voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans at 122°F stored outside of steam table, as per manager for 1 hour prior.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside HWS at front counter, manager removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside cut potatoes container at walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in disrepair with deep grooves in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler floor, kitchen, prep and ware wash area floors.
Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef container not covered in walk in cooler.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia with keep frozen label on the package stored in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area table.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw item not properly identified on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towel at handwashing sink at bar area. Operator put towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at bar area. Operator put soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area. Also observed vents soiled at walk in cooler located in the back of kitchen near reach freezer.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia with keep frozen label on the package stored in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located at the prep area table no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with raw beef and sauce stored in the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located in bar area near handwashing sink.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee bag and phone at hand washing sink located in the kitchen near flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cutting board hood filters soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at bar area soiled.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn across from the grill.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the kitchen floor. Also observed plastic buckets with food stored in the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chorizo with old label inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed new label.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tomato sauce. Employee discarded it.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored inside buckets on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator store buckets at least 6 inches off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 all food handlers certification expired on 3/2023. Lorena, Vianely L. Rosa L.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tomato sauce. Employee discarded it.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored inside buckets on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator store buckets at least 6 inches off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat lettuce. Employee was coached not place raw eggs at the bottom of the shell. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was not accessible because a table with food was placed ob the way. Employee removed it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at the preparation reach in coolers are not longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed some foods inside the walk in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Employee removed it.
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small cup used as scoop inside the cheese. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 buckets with utensils and knives stored in standing water @100 F. Employee placed buckets on top of the grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed old labels.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not labeled.
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish and meats stored over French fries and veggies at the reach In freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a cheese sauce and mole sauce market more than 7 days. Stop sale was issue.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed a cheese dip and mole sauce market more than 7 days. Stop sale was issue.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small cup used as scoop inside the cheese. Operator removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 buckets with utensils and knives stored in standing water @100° F. Employee placed buckets on top of the grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed old labels.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not labeled.
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.