Victoria's Borinquen Cafe

27855 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330401

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul132026

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- 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.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What 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 chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- 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 flan and tembleque not date marked at front counter. As per operator more than a day.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for food employees Eva and Ana. Expired on 2025.
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed flan inside reach in cooler at front counter not covered.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Observed scoop handle in contact with chicharron at kitchen.
  In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Observed at front counter.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed over triple sink.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) under prep table. Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed water leaking from hand sink faucet at kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
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.