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EL NICA MEX RESTAURANT

Based on 5 health inspections, EL NICA MEX RESTAURANT in HOMESTEAD has earned a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

22 NE 15 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933795

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored between sink and wall in warewash. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy onsite.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in at front counter.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stained walls in warewash area.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in across warewash: cooked rice (51F - Cooling). As per operator, made previous night.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in reach in across warewash: cooked rice (51F - Cooling). As per operator, made previous night.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pork fat. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid is broken.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken container stored in the shelf. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on the preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to utensils at the front counter. Employee placed it at the bottom. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Jamaica beverage not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per employee it was cooked over 24 hrs ago. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443293

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2023.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Jamaica beverage stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator cooked 2 days ago.

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358828

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop was stored on dirty surface. Operator placed ice scoop inside a bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked tongue or covered at the walk in cooler. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stuffed jalapeños (48 F - Cold Holding); beef (47 F - Cold Holding) . As per operator stuffed jalapeños were cooked 2 days ago, and the beef was outside for a while. Operator placed beef inside reach in freezer and discarded stuffed jalapeños. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation

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