MMABES FRUTAS FRESCAS Y CAFE
261 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33030 · 786.310.9541
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Form was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023060572 | Oct 17, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | $960 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. Coach employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee pink bottle stored at prep table near cook line. Coach employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler near dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at kitchen entrance.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed above prep table next to mixer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed reach in cooler in storage area; eggs stored above cheese.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer in storage area; raw chicken over beef. Products stored in containers and ziplocks.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs not in use; under prep table. Operator placed in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either handsink in establishment.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed behind reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter where milk is stored.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheeses at the reach in cooler located in the dry storage. Employee placed eggs at the bottom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan with beef thawing inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee provide soap. Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed to go containers stored on the floor at the dry storage. Employee stored them at least 6 inches off the floor.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 2024.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed scoop in a container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the sugar at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across from the stove.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bucket with utensils stored not inverted on top of the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing inside the hand wash at the kitchen. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. Employee placed beef inside the reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wiping clothes stored on preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not identified at the front counter. Employee labeled the sugar.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell raw eggs stored above chicken tacos and tamales inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above tamales and pork inside the reach in cooler. Operator was coached how to store foods properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 shell egg stored with broken shell. Stop sale issued.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle stored inside the flour.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink in the preparation area by the dry storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wiping cloth in preparation tables. Operator removed them.
May 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the dry storage.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Pamela more than 3 months does not have food handler training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos, and beef/ chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were cooked on Friday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the maseca. Operator removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board not longer cleanable at the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle stored on the front at the front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from faucet at the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rice and beans and raw beef. Operated placed the raw shell eggs at the bottom.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed over 30 raw shell eggs at 77° F stored at the front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the dry storage.
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. Form was provided to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffe container stored inside the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Mario Gonzalez did not provide certificate.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Pamela more than 3 months does not have food handler training.
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. Form was provided to operator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos, and beef/ chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were cooked on Friday.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the maseca. Operator removed it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board not longer cleanable at the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle stored on the front at the front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen and at the front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from faucet at the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips expired 03/01/2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mario Gonzalez owner, Pamela Campos. over a year.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the flour container. Operator removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed pumpkins were stored on the floor. Operator removed them. Also observed plastic oil container stored on the floor and a plastic container with rice stored on the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching the sugar. Operator removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front hand wash sink and at the bathroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and flour nor labeled. Operator labeled both containers.
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 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 shell eggs stored above meats. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips expired 03/01/2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mario Gonzalez owner, Pamela Campos. over a year.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the flour container. Operator removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed pumpkins were stored on the floor. Operator removed them. Also observed plastic oil container stored on the floor and a plastic container with rice stored on the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching the sugar. Operator removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front hand wash sink and at the bathroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and flour nor labeled. Operator labeled both containers.
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