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ELOTE LOVERS CO

ELOTE LOVERS CO in HOMESTEAD has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917360

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by back door. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade mac and cheese dated on 09/03 in standing unit across 3 complete sink. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade mac and cheese dated on 09/03 in standing unit across 3 complete sink. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues in hand wash sink next to steam table.
  • 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 pork not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours in standing unit across 3 compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585095

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444670

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372183

  • 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.

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