Homestead, Miami-Dade County

EL TROPICO PALETERIA TAQUERIA

306 NE 8TH STREET, Homestead, FL 33030

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Jun 20, 2022
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 21146777

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at kitchen area. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21146775

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21146776

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken not covered at reach in cooler located at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Observed cooked chicken not covered at reach in cooler located at preparation area. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21146774

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour, rice, and beans not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Observed containers with flour, rice, and beans not identified by common name. Time Extended

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 16

14-31-5

Detail 20965628

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside of nonfood grade bag at reach in freezer. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20965636

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shells eggs over cooked seafood broth, cooked chicken at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the shells eggs to the bottom part of the cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 20965631

High Priority - 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 hamburgers over raw fish at reach in freezer. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20965634

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed seafood broth (43F - Cold Holding) date marked 03-20-2022. Manager discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20965632

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside of the hand wash sink located at front counter. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20965641

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20965629

Intermediate - 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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20965626

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken and cooked beef not properly date marked. As per operator from two days ago. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20965630

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20965627

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two cups with no handle stored inside of sauces containers at reach in cooler. Operator removed and discarded the cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20965633

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at kitchen area. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20965638

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20965639

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20965640

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken not covered at reach in cooler located at preparation area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20965637

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawed at room temperature at preparation table. Manager moved the products to a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20965635

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour, rice, and beans not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20637596

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 20637600

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located in the bathroom. Operator provided the paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 20637593

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20637601

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 20637594

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a little cup inside of garlic powder containers during cumin container. Operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20637595

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

31B-04-4

Detail 20637598

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 20637599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 20637597

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a salt container not identified by common name on preparation table.