GENESIS BAKERY & CAFE

GENESIS BAKERY & CAFE in HOMESTEAD has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

19200 SW 344 ST, HOMESTEAD 33034

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13564031

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on top of reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13562995

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on top of reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed food truck open and serving the public without a license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag in direct contact with bag at standing reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator unable to provide well testing report from location food truck is operating from. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Operator is aware that water from commissary cannot be utilized until satisfactory well report is provided. Operator will purchase potable water until report is provided. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862021

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on top of reach in freezer. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath reach in cooler and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed food truck open and serving the public without a license. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag in direct contact with bag at standing reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice and cooked pork inside standing reach in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches crawling inside of triple sink and on clean equipment near triple sink. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (84F - Cold Holding) at sandwich prep station, as per operator for 3 hours. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and scrubber stored inside hand sink. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. Warning
  • 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator unable to provide well testing report from location food truck is operating from. Warning