LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT
331 Park Place
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still observe grease accumulation. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) container on standing water at kitchen area, employee discarded water and moved to walk in cooler for proper thawing procedure. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still observe raw steak (frozen) container on standing water at kitchen area, employee discarded water and moved to walk in cooler for proper thawing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still observe cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) beef soup ( 45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: At the time of the Callback,observe cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) beef soup ( 45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on salt container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked tomatoes container stored on kitchen floor, employee moved container from floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area, next to 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at front counter.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on unit across flat grill at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) container on standing water at kitchen area, employee discarded water and moved to walk in cooler for proper thawing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, Inspector coached employee on proper procedures.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese on reach in cooler at front counter, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled by employees bathroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter and also in reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed beans( 46°F, cold holding) , rice (50° F cold holding) , beef soup (51°F cold holding), cooked chicken (50°F cold holding), milk beverage (50° F cold holding) inside the walk in cooler. All foods were date marked on 08/16. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. Also observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler located at the kitchen area at 47. Employee placed chicken inside the walk in cooler. Also observed beef (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter. As per employee foods were placed around 9:00 am this morning. Employee placed foods inside the reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed beans( 46°F, cold holding) , rice (50° F cold holding) , beef soup (51°F cold holding), cooked chicken (50°F cold holding), milk beverage (50° F cold holding) inside the walk in cooler. All foods were date marked on 08/16.. Also observed ham 45°F ( cold holding), cheese 50°F (cold holding) beef 47°(cold holding) inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter, As per operator foods were stored around 9:00 am. Repeated violation. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the salt . Employee removed it, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front counter it is not working properly, All foods inside were out of temperature. As per employee foods were placed inside around 9:00 am. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored above food in cooling process. Employee removed the purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter and also in reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified. Employee labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. Also observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler located at the kitchen area at 47°. Employee placed chicken inside the walk in cooler. Also observed beef (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter. As per employee foods were placed around 9:00 am this morning. Employee placed foods inside the reach in freezer. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).