Los Tres Carnales Mexican Grill

312 NE 8th Street, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334567

C
Grade C
Safety score 70 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.Intermediate · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection
    7 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 8 basic (4 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most
    -30
  • Safety score70

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

15 violations found
  1. First visitAug 10, 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:

    • 7 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate7

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

      Coach employee.

    • Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

      Observed handwash sink near triple sink in the kitchen doesn't have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Observed at front counter handwash sink, employee provided paper towels.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      No soap provided at handwash sinks .

      Manager provided soap at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

      Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

      Observed in the ladies restroom.

      Repeat violation

      Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

      Observed at handwash sink located in the front counter.

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

      Obviously automatic gratuity not disclosed in the drinks menu and receipts for parties of 6 and more. Also observed gratuity for extra table time after 2 hours not disclosed in drinks menu and receipts.

    Basic8

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed container of sugar at front counter.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Observed employee open water bottle stored at prep table next to microwaves.

      Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

      Observed employee personal drink at front counter reach in cooler.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in the lobby.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed handwashing sink interior near the triple sink soiled with food debris.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      Observed water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink near the triple sink in the kitchen.

      Repeat violation

      Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

      Observed at handwashing sink near the triple sink.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      Provided operator with poster via email.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies4
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Thermometers provided and accurate1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Water source1