Vaca Grill

702 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2360484

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 14 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 19, 2026

What drove the grade

Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.High priority · not yet fixed · 24 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection
6 high priority, 7 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 12 basic (1 repeat); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-66
Complaint after follow-up on Aug 19
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score14

Our own summary of the public record, not an official state rating. How grades work · Report an error

Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug182026

Routine inspection

25 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 19, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations still not corrected:
- 4 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  During callback inspection Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed heavy cream (57°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door as per operator since the day prior.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  During callback inspection observed heavy cream (57°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door as per operator since the day prior.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  During callback inspection observed food employee began working with food without first washing hands. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
  During callback inspection observed 2 live live flies flying inside of the mobile unit.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  More time given
  Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  During callback inspection observed 2 blue spray bottles inside of the mobile unit not labeled.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  During callback inspection observed bags of raw beef thawing at room temperature inside of the triple sink.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  During callback inspection observed reach in cooler near exit door 53+F.
  More time given
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
  During callback inspection observed observed both MFDV exit doors open at time of inspection. Also observed MFDV service opening not kept closed except during food service.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
25 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Observed diced tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Observed cook black beans (64°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator from the day prior. Observed cooked yuca (51°F - Cold Holding) as reach in cooler near exit door, as per operator from the day prior.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed diced tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Observed cook black beans (64°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator from the day prior. Observed cooked yuca (51°F - Cold Holding) as reach in cooler near exit door, as per operator from the day prior.
  Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed mashed potatoes (116°F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove, as per operator for less than 2 hours.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  Observed employee began working with food without first washing his hands.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
  Observed 4 live flies flying inside of the mobile unit.
Intermediate7
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed mash potatoes, raw marinated chicken, cut tomatoes no date marked.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Observed handwash sink blocked by black container with chemicals. Coach operator.
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed handwash sink used to store metal and plastic container lids. Coach employee. Employee removed container lids.
  Fixed on the spot
  Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed 2 blue spray bottles inside of the mobile unit not labeled.
Basic12
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  At reach in cooler near exit door.
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Observed bag of raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside of the triple sink.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Observed unwashed parsley stored over cilantro sauce, cook mashed potatoes, shredded cheese at reach in cooler near smoker.
  Food stored in a prohibited area.
  Observed containers of oil, case of water stored outside of the MFDV.
- 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.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed cutting boards stored above the handwash.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  Repeat violation
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler near exit door 50+F.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Advised employees to set up sanitizing solution.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
  Observed single service bags stored outside of the MFDV. Also Observed single service bowls stored outside of the MFDV.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
  Also observed both MFDV exit doors open at time of inspection.
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

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.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.