SALVADORAN CUISINE
15260 SW 280 ST, Homestead FL 33032 · 305.247.5945
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 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
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish container stored above homemade sauces on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) at coffee station, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to fryers at kitchen area, operator provided soap during inspection.
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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 thawed cooked beef and chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee dated during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machine at establishment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of vinegar stored on floor at dry storage,operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwasher area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on rice container at dry storage, operator removed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing their hands not using soap. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a cloth on hand wash sink next to cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at coffee station, operator restocked 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 chicken thawed not date marked, operator dated during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drinks on preparation table at tortillas station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken being stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by cook line. Employee restocked pt 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. Observe cooked thawed ground beef not dated on shelves at walk in cooler, employee dated during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked ground beef,cooked beans and cooked chicken not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe on cooler by back door, employee segregated food and identified during inspection l
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe on clean plastic containers by dry storage area.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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 steak stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at tortillas station.
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 steak not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by pick up window.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at dry storage area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler by dry storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items next to microwave at tortillas station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on unit across cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by dry storage area.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name by pick up window.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per Manager less than 3 hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS next to pick up window.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed empty milk gallons being used to store natural fruits juices.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS at Togo window. Employee removed during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallons using to stored natural fruit juices.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate10 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 raw steak in cooler at cook line, employee rearranged properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to cooler during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (126F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 2 hours.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clams tag not dated.
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 ins.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS at Togo window. Employee removed during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at kitchen area.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no date of birth on food handlers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food and drinks stored next to food preparation. Employee removed during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F in kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at togo window area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in salad unit.
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallons using to stored natural fruit juices.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in flour and rice containers at dry storage area. Employee identified during inspection.
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.