LA PARRILLA LATINA
South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cheese cases inside walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and reach in cooler at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at preparation area.
- 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 sugar white bin container at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door interior on reach in cooler at preparation area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at preparation area.
- 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine on preparation table at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being covered with non food grade bags on walk in cooler.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored next to stove at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 cooked pork (124F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee less than 3 hours. Also observed milk (112F - Hot Holding) next to coffee machine, as per employee less than 20 minutes, employee discard milk. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white bin container.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups inside HWS at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on HWS at front counter. Also next to steam table.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 (42F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (42F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (43F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch during food preparation.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by walk in cooler.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef empanadas mix not covered inside walk in cooler.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooked beans container on steam table not protected and exposed to splash due to HWS, at cook line.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to flat grill, as per employee less than 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cutting raw chicken and changing tasks and gloves not changed. Instructed employee on proper procedures.
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed establishment selling merengues, Manager unable to provide source. Manager removed from counter. **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. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to steam table at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to steam table at cook line.
- 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 beans and cooked tripe not date marked inside unit at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).