TAQUERIA CINCO HERMANOS

With 4 documented inspections, TAQUERIA CINCO HERMANOS in HOMESTEAD has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

North Krome Avenue

Homestead, Florida, 33030

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10881543

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 cutting board at vegetable reach in cooler.
10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice bin at the entrance of the MFDV.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with accumulation of old food debris.
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at shelves above three compartment sink.
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler near exit door.
12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 employees failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached operator on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratched her face and then engaged in food preparation.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink.
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/. Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with 4 employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager showed up in the middle of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided thermometer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and preparation table. Manager removed the knife. Corrected On-Site
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspection Date: 5/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611424

22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335341

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice.
41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution +200 ppm. Operator added water to get sanitizer solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**