ELOTE LOVERS CO
South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter by juice station.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Ashley C. Larzabal , certificate expired on 01/09/2025.
- 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 mac and cheese not date marked on reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink, as per employee from 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottles on reach in cooler across stove. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified on shelves by back door.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at unisex bathroom.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak(frozen) inside compartment sink, employee moved food to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw steak stored on nonfood-grade bags in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.
- 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 ground beef (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee reheated food. ground beef (167F - Reheating) 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 cooked steak not dated, as per employee over 24 hours.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for: Juliett,Liannyt and Brittany.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor next to 3 compartment sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified at the back of the kitchen.
- 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 ins.
- 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. Provided form during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).