Homestead, Miami-Dade County

MEXI & PIZZA

2026-2034 NE EIGHT ST, Homestead, FL 33033

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Nov 9, 2023
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22436738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

02D-02-4

Detail 22436740

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed soy sauce bottle not identified at the cook line, Manager labeled during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed soy sauce bottle not identified at the cook line. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22436742

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22436741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in women bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22436739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pin rice co, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed bowl inside rice container. Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22436737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87 F at the cook line, employee moved to flat grill during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed utensils in standing water at 91° F at the cook line, employee moved to flat grill during inspection. Time Extended

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

08A-20-5

Detail 22272512

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22272510

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice not dated in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22272508

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding)in cooler in kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22272505

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22272516

Intermediate - 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. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 22272507

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed soy sauce bottle not identified at the cook line, Manager labeled during inspection. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22272518

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified.

22-20-5

Detail 22272517

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22272515

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

14-01-5

Detail 22272519

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pin rice co, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22272506

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in shelve stored above expo area, employee removed during inspection. Also personal water bottle in table next to food in pizza station. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22272514

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87° F at the cook line, employee moved to flat grill during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22272513

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in 2 doors unit at the front counter. Manager placed a thermometer during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22272511

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

21-09-4

Detail 22272509

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in Pizza station. Also at the kitchen area. Warning

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22359383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of white chest reach in freezer and two door reach freezer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed inside of white chest reach freezer soiled next to hand washing sink. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22359381

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at kitchen area. Time Extended

53B-10-4

Detail 22359378

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of births on food handler certificates. Employee was coached on proper reheating temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed missing date of births on food handler certificates. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22359382

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At women bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at women bathroom. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22359384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor. Operator moved oil container to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed oil container stored on floor under hand washing sink near ware washing area. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22359380

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer at cold reach in unit at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed no ambient thermometer at two door standing reach-in unit at bar area. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22359379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed reach in coolers gaskets in disrepair at cook line. Time Extended

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 13Total: 27

08A-05-6

Detail 21838200

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork at reach in unit at cook line. Employee arranged food according to cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21838211

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Cooked Pork at reach in cooler with date marked of 02.11.23. Operator discarded product. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21838212

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked Pasta 51°F (Cold Holding) As per operator more than 24 hours at reach-in cooler. Cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, more than 24 hours. Operator discarded products. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21838218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Pasta 51°F (Cold Holding) As per operator more than 24 hours at reach in cooler. Cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, more than 24 hours. Operator discarded all products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21838221

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreasers stored on top of preparation table. Operator removed degreaser containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21838223

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 200+ ppm. Employee diluted sanitizer solution to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 21838216

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to answer at what temperature to reheat cooked products. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21838201

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of white chest reach in freezer and two door reach freezer soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21838209

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area and pizza station. Employee cleared all obstructions. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21838202

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed thawing bag of shrimp inside hand washing sink. Operator moved bag to reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21838225

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offered Carpaccio di Manzo (raw beef tenderloin) not identify in the menu. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21838207

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21838222

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts, cooked beans, cooked rice with beans, cooked ground beef not properly date marked at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. As per the person in charge from two days ago. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 21838224

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of births on food handler certificates. Employee was coached on proper reheating temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21838217

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

14-01-5

Detail 21838210

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle stored in flour container. Operator removed scoop from flour container. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21838208

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at bar area. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 21838213

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed robot blender stored hanging on hand washing sink. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21838215

Basic - 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 not keeping food cold at cook-line in front of frying unit. Temperature of products about 47°F. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21838204

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor. Operator moved oil container to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-02-4

Detail 21838205

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored between reach in cooler and rack. Employee removed them for washing and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21838214

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of standing water at 80°F at cook line. Employee started heating water. Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21838199

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature thermometer at cold reach in unit at bar area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21838220

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

29-49-6

Detail 21838206

Basic - Standing water in bottom of one door reach-in cooler at preparation area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21838203

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing outside next to flat grill area. Employee moved to reach in cooler for thawing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21838219

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths in preparation area not stored in sanitizing bucket. Operator moved the wet wipes to the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 14

08A-02-6

Detail 21375260

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish in shelves in walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21375252

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cutting raw meat and then running dishwasher machine and proceed to continue cutting meat and no change gloves.

03A-02-5

Detail 21375263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen area, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to bottom part of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21375251

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 21375264

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed in the Italian menu offers Carpaccio di manzo, dish with raw beef terdeloin not identified in the menu.

16-37-1

Detail 21375255

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

31B-02-4

Detail 21375261

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21375257

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21375254

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken,cooked rice,cooked pasta over 24 hours in reach in cooler not date marked. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21375262

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name.

08B-38-4

Detail 21375256

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seasoning plastic container stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21375253

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar hand wash sink. Provided form at the time of the Inspection.

21-12-4

Detail 21375258

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21375259

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name in coffee station.

May 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 21056428

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over French fried and vegetables at reach in freezer. Operator started to reorganize the products. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21056429

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21056425

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per manager was made it three days ago. And beef soup at reach in cooler located at front counter. As per manager from 4 days ago. Manager date marked the products. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21056427

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at one hand wash sink at 82°F located next to reach in freezer cook line.

24-18-4

Detail 21056426

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front counter. Manager moved the silverware to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken