VICENTES PIZZERIA
13471 SW 288 ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 7729710343
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 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. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator was unable to answer properly the thermometer calibration temperature. Discussed proper procedures with operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with bleach and degreaser not labeled nest to triple sink. Operator started to label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to flip top across pasta station. Operator removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee snacks inside reach of cooler across pasta station.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed across pasta station.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese pizza not time marked at front counter. As per operator less than 35 minutes. Operator discarded cheese pizza slices during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese pizza not time marked at front counter. As per operator less than 35 minutes. Operator discarded cheese pizza slices during inspection.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); at cook line, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside standing unit by front counter. Employee removed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by steam table at kitchen area.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine container next to steam table at kitchen area. Operator removed medicine during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese pizza not time marked at front counter, as per operator approximately 45 minutes. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic oil (87F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved container to reach in cooler interior.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese pizza not time marked at front counter, as per operator approximately 45 minutes. Operator discarded during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, operator moved can opener to dishwashing area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler at pizza assembly station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at Kiara, operator removed during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items on preparation table at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed at cook line.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); operator add chlorine to solution.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese pizza not time marked at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
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 pasta not date marked on reach in cooler across steamer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade lasagna not date marked, on reach in cooler by front counter, as per operator lasagna was prepared 2 days ago.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on reach in cooler by front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on pizza assembly reach in cooler.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked sausages stored on nonfood grade bags inside reach in freezer by bathroom.
Food manager certification expired. 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 Elfido Vicente, Manager certification expired on 06/10/2024.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Milka L. and Valentine V. have been working over a year.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked cubed chicken and cooked pasta not date marked inside reach in cooler at preparation pizza line. As per operator from previous day.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at kitchen area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal lunch container inside reach in cooler at preparation line. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour bag stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee stored properly.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed small mattress by dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified with common name at cook line.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at 11:53am. in reach in cooler across hot holding unit in kitchen area. As per employee less than 2 hours, employee removed food items from cooler. chicken breast (42F - Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (43F - Cold Holding) At 12:29 pm.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table. In kitchen area.
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic oil (82F - Cold Holding) in preparation table, as per Manager approximate 2 hours, employee moved to reach in cooler during 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. Provided form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in Parmesan container, employee removed during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Parmesan cheese container not identified, in cooler at kitchen area.
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.