Las Tarascas Restaurant
306 NE 8 St, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332481
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed cutting board next to reach in freezer soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 25 routine inspection2 intermediate, 13 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 25, 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.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed cutting board next to reach in freezer soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink blocked with gray trash can.q
Basic13
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed container of sugar at front counter.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed ice cream at front counter reach in freezer.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed tortillas stored next to handwash sink in the kitchen exposed to splash.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance.
Also observed at ice cream reach in freezer at front counter.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed on the left side of exterior door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Observed on floor in front of cook line.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed next to the triple sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Observed a total of 48 seats.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Provided operator with choking poster via email.
Fixed on the spot
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.