LA PASADITA
English Avenue
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn, next to the grill Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn, next to the grill **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. **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 door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food handler training for Rodolfo and Francisca expired 01/2025 and 02/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed food handler training for Rodolfo and Francisca expired 01/2025 and 02/2025. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. 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 next to the stove is not working properly. No thermometer available. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in top of the reach in freezer not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn, next to the grill Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at unit next to the stove. Employee provided a thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef tongue (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (56 F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than 1 hour. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 food handler training for Rodolfo and Francisca expired 01/2025 and 02/2025. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the grill.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of meat stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled in the kitchen area above the hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink was less than 10 ppm. Employee was coached how to to measure the chlorine sanitizer.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork skin (47 F - Cold Holding), tripe ( 49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was cooked the day before. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork skin (47 F - Cold Holding, tripe ( 49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee the food was cooked the day before. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Maria Carballo provided her manager certification 3/14/22. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with not handle used as scoop for the tomato sauce. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing sauces at the front counter.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened bottle of water stored above the preparation table.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food stored in broken containers inside the reach in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mole sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled located above hand wash sink.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken at 57° F inside the reach in cooler. As per employee, the food was placed since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 57° F inside the reach in cooler. As per employee, the food was placed since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used as scoop inside the red sauce. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed a foam cup used as scoop inside the red sauce. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions,and 3 plastic containers with food stored on the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed boxes of meats stored on the floor and also a container with beverage was stored on the floor at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven door handle. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed at the oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw meats. Employee placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw meats. Employee placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **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 pork ribs (60 F - Cold Holding), beef (50 F - Cold Holding). As per employee pork ribs were placed 2 days ago and beef was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed food was at 41° F. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used as scoop inside the red sauce. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach I cooler with sauces and salad not working properly. Food inside is out of temperature. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions,and 3 plastic containers with food stored on the walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven door handle. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside the reach in cooler with the sauces and salad. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor at the office. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler with sauces and salad. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 dead flies inside a plastic container with red sauce at the walk in cooler. Also observed a live fly flying over the preparation area. Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored inside supermarket bags in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw meats. Employee placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. 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 pork ribs (60 F - Cold Holding), beef (50 F - Cold Holding). As per employee pork ribs were placed 2 days ago and beef was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (60 F - Cold Holding), beef (50 F - Cold Holding). As per employee pork ribs were placed 2 days ago and beef was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee pork was cooked 2 days ago. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).