La Quebradita
702 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2319565
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 7 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Shell eggs over cut cabbage inside reach in cooler near dishwasher machine. Operator reorganized products.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sugar containers front counter area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Fans inside walk in cooler.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
To go containers located cook line area. Operator inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Located near flat grill kitchen.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.