Mario's Family Restaurant
1090 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328974
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 15 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
- First visitJul 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed diced potatoes (131°F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than an hour. Manager voluntarily discarded product.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 2 live flies land on prep table across cook line. Manager washed, rinse and sanitize. Observed 1 live fly land on wood carry out Tray. Manager took tray to washed, rinse and sanitize. Observed 1 live fly land on metal bowl with flour. Manager discarded flour and took metal container to washed, rinse and sanitize.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener soiled at prep table across cook line. Manager cleaned can opener.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
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 in the cafeteria area, and also in the waitress station not labeled. Coach operator on labeling products.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed black beans stored uncovered at walk in cooler.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed employee open Celsius at reach in cooler in the cafeteria area.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed 1 box of foam containers stored on floor at dry storage area. Manager fixed box properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at handwash sink across the dish washer.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Observed bug zapper stored over cases of oranges. Operator stored products properly.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.