HOMESTEAD, Miami-Dade County

PARDOS FOOD TRUCK

27200 KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33031

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Dec 17, 2024
City
HOMESTEAD
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23428926

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over tomato sauce, green tomato sauce, also observed in a large cooler raw hamburger stored over ham. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23428925

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a cooler in ice observed sliced coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than2 hours. Employee added enough ice to food to rapidly cool and maintain at proper temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23428932

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 23428933

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer cold holding temperature. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23428928

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a contact stored in the hws. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23428929

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. Sent form to manager. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23428930

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a large pot with raw pork stored on the floor. Warning

14-52-4

Detail 23428927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface not allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed prep cooler with the original exterior wrapping. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23428931

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked refried beans thawing at room temperature under the flat grill. Warning

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-74-7

Detail 23112854

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 is not not working properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: 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 is not not working properly. As per operator technician ordered the part and will come Tuesday to repair equipment.Time Extended Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23112853

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23112855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach- cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Ice buildup in reach- cooler. Time Extended

14-12-4

Detail 23112856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Time Extended

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 23107879

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a live fly standing on the cabbage that employee was cutting. Stop sale was issued. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23107875

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23107877

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (54 F - Cold Holding); cabbage (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (54 F - Cold Holding), foods are stored inside reach in coolers stored inside a wood storage built behind gas station. As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23107882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (62 F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (81 F - Cold Holding); cheese and beans (65 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee foods were prepared today around 9:00-9:30. Employee placed ice on top of the foods. Also observed pork (54 F - Cold Holding); cabbage (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (54 F - Cold Holding), foods are stored inside reach in coolers located inside a wood storage built behind gas station. As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23107870

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan stored inside the hand wash sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23107874

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23107884

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23107871

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23107876

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 is not not working properly. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23107885

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation area. Employee discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23107873

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 23107872

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed foods are stored inside reach in coolers stored inside a wood storage built behind gas station. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23107878

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with vegetable inside stored on the floor. Also observed 2 boxes of tomatoes stored on the floor of a wood storage built behind gas station. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23107881

Basic - Ice buildup in reach- cooler. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23107880

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula stored between the wall and the hand wash sink. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 23107869

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 2 large pots stored on the ground, outside the food truck. Employee need to wash them and store the pods inside the food truck. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-12-4

Detail 23107883

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22637237

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22637236

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.Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22637235

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

11-26-1

Detail 22637234

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. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22637238

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gasket torn.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-04-4

Detail 22358671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Time Extended

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 22124294

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Maite Estrada 3 months, Maria Centeno. 3 months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 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. Maite Estrada 3 months, Maria Centeno. 3 months. Warning Time Extended

05-03-4

Detail 22124293

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed no ambient thermometer was provided. Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 22124295

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Time Extended

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22117448

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese was at 60° F. As per employee cheese was left outside for less than 2 hours. Employee placed cheese inside reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22117453

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22117451

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. Maite Estrada 3 months, Maria Centeno. 3 months. Warning

05-03-4

Detail 22117450

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Repeat Violation

08B-37-4

Detail 22117452

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Mobile unit is self sufficient and all the food need to be stored on the food truck . Observed food truck stored food in a wood storage built behind gas station. All food need to be removed from storage. Warning

50-04-4

Detail 22117449

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

Feb 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-08-4

Detail 21797755

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21797756

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Warning Time Extended

Feb 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

50-08-7

Detail 21756273

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

27-06-4

Detail 21756268

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water at three compartment sink, temperature 79°F . Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21756272

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21756271

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink. Temperature 79°F. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21756267

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not stored inverted. Operator inverted the pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21756269

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning

51-06-4

Detail 21756274

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed the water is connected on more than a temporary basis. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21756270

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

23-03-4

Detail 21756266

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