TAQUERIA LA BENDICION Y MAS
406 NORTH KROME AVE, Homestead FL 33030
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landed on cook potatoes at preparation table. Operator discarded potatoes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored into clear bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of preparation table soiled with grease. Manager cleaned during inspection.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with juice residue. Manager cleaned during inspection..
Nov 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at preparation table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. As per owner water is obtained from his house.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee donned gloves and began preparing tacos, no hand wash.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touched soiled apron and then began preparing tacos.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed yellow rice, cooked shredded chicken, black beans at reach in cooker. As per owner products were prepared at his house.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landed on cook potatoes at preparation table. Operator discarded potatoes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked fried beans at reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee handled soiled wiping cloth and then began preparing tacos, no gloves change.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landed on cook potatoes at preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (57F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce mix with tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); second container of black beans (72F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee apron stored inside of the hand wash sink at the entrance of the MFDV.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. As per owner grey water is disposed at his house.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at 68F.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cut watermelon stored at preparation table next to cut limes and cilantro.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed grooved wood cutting board used as food contact at preparation table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knife and spoons stored on preparation table that is soiled with old food debris.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at preparation table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed black beans, cooked chicken, cooked beef not covered inside of the reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly stored inside of the MFDV in front of the triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans container of flour mix with spices not labeled.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with rice not laced on top preparation table. Manager labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to reach in cooler. Manager cleaned dry during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 174 NW 79 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink, Manager provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no decal displayed. Manager displayed decal on service window during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 174 NW 79 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.