Los Candiles Cafe
436 S Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338638
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Oct 26 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 2 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over beef at 2 door reach in cooler in the back kitchen.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Coach employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed operator washed hands in the triple sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for cook Karen Gomez, hired for more than 60 days.
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed 2 cutting boards in the kitchen.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed across prep table in the middle of the kitchen.
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.