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LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA

With 3 documented inspections, LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA in HOMESTEAD has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

348 WASHINGTON AVE, HOMESTEAD 33030

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/23/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13585483

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 9 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored at prep table across cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink at cook line. Observed carrots, onions, oranges stored on floor at vegetable walking cooler.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep table across triple sink. Coach manager.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of raw frozen steak thawing at preparation table across triple sink. Coach manager.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over cook beef, cook pork. Coached manager.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near coffee station.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at coffee station, handwashing sinks, and prep tables. Coach manager.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not label at front counter coffee station.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in black trash bags near ice bin. Manager stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and ham. Observed raw pork stored over bread and tortillas. Manager stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook lamb (75F - Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.
  • 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 cook lamb (75F - Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and no chlorine chemical test kit.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12/1/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13571597

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/7/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8642614

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation at the front counter. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed missing handwashing sink next to panini station. Plan submitted show handwashing sink at that location. Operator will install a handwashing sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper in both handwashing sink inside kitchen area. Warning