TAQUERIA CINCO HERMANOS
27200 SW 177 AVE, Homestead FL 33031 · 786-339-0698
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certification for Nicolas Aguilar expired on 12/13/25 and David Arrue on 12/13/25
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with blood. Manager cleaned it.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 initiate a task working with food. Coached operator on proper handwashing procedures.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratched her face and then engaged in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at handwash sink located next to three compartment 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 No currently certified food service manager on duty with 4 employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager showed up in the middle of the inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided thermometer at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at vegetable reach in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice bin at the entrance of the MFDV.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with accumulation of old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at shelves above three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler near exit door.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and preparation table. Manager removed the knife.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution +200 ppm. Operator added water to get sanitizer solution to 100ppm.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice.
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.