LAS TARASCAS RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show LAS TARASCAS RESTAURANT in HOMESTEAD has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file

306 NE 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/22/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13552579

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 8 basic

10/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10895981

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 8 basic

36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter. Warning
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and holes; multiple tiles. Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no shield cover above reach in freezer. Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Warning
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler located in main hall. Warning
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol on prep table next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with hose attachment; no breaker. Warning
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at front counter with utensils stored inside. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager with no certificate; Laura Gutierrez. Warning
53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wendy; 06-25. Warning

2/18/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 6 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the seasoning. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has 43 seats but license is for 8 chairs. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter. Repeat Violation
36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at the kitchen area.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed in the kitchen area and 3 compartment sink.
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

2 high, 3 int, 7 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice . Employee removed it.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the kitchen area.
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 located at the entrance to the kitchen.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by the grill.
51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment applied for 8 units but I counted 43 seats inside the establishment. Seating form was provided.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler by the entrance.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the grill.
01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mango pulp inside the reach in cooler covered with mold like growth. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaica beverage (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the entrance. As per employee it was cooked 2 days ago. Stop sale was issued.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. 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 Jamaica beverage inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked2 days ago.

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