EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA
South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at back door by dry storage area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw calamari (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (38F - Cold Holding) on standing water at 3 compartment sink, operator turned on water for a properly thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken stored above raw steak inside reach in cooler at preparation area, employee stored food properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe Observe raw calamari (53F - Cold Holding) on standing water at 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator turned on water for a properly thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe on oyster tags.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observe thawed cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler at preparation area, employee dated food during inspection. 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. Observe cooked shrimp ceviche not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked ground beef container inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on cinnamon container by dessert area. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored on no food grade bags.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container at preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to desserts inside reach in cooler across preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked rice container at preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at preparation area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter, also observed on mens bathroom.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at preparation area.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish broth (128F - Hot Holding); at cook line, as per cook less than 1 hour. fish broth (168F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to ice machine.
- 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training for some employees by Premier Food Safety. Yamilet,Alejandro,Midialy,Flor,Rosangela,Grechent and Silvia.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in cooked shrimp container at reach in cooler at tacos station. Employee removed from container during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the taco station, employee rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 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. Provided form during inspection. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine. Manager restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine. Manager restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Manager discarded during inspection.
- 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 cooked fish for tacos not date marked, as per Manager over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).