VICTORIA'S BORINQUEN CAFE
South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table. Operator removed drink from table. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice, cooked steak and sliced tomatoes containers not covered inside reach in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages (frozen) on preparation table, operator moved sausages to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked steak inside reach in cooler. Operator stored properly food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on preparation table, as per operator less than 45 minutes. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator milk was outside 30 minutes ago due a busy breakfast.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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 rice and cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw steak container stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site
- 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 salt container. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 87° F at front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit next to back door. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice container not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 chicken being stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (67F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator started preparation for steak during inspection, and add ice bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); operator add water to solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) 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 cooked rice and cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator over 24 hours. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 0ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 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 marinated steak stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. 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 cooked rice and cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per operator from previous day. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw peppers container stored on floor at kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. Manager moved scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 83° F next to coffee machine. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potato,cooked pork, tostones not covered on 2 door unit at kitchen area. Manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mashed plantains (frozen) on preparation table. As per Manager less this 4 hours. Manager moved food to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at the front counter.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw mashed plantains stored on nonfood grade bags in preparation table at kitchen area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked steak in 2 door unit at kitchen area. Manager stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (45F - Cold Holding); carne Asada (45F - Cold Holding) in 2 door unit at kitchen area. As per Manager over 24 hours, Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plenty chemicals next to salt and pepper shakers at front counter.
- 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 and sliced cooked pork not date marked in 2 door unit in kitchen area. As per manager 24 hours. Manager dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training for employees missing date of birth. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 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 in salt container at kitchen area, employee moved utensil during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice,pork,potatoes and beef stew not covered in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee cover food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); employee replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 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 chicken stored above raw pork in reach in cooler at kitchen area,employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (47F - Cold Holding) next to stove at kitchen area, as per employees less than 1 hour, employee moved food to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 pork stew (127F - Hot Holding); as per employee less than 2 hours, pork stew (169F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Provided form during inspection. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. 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. Provided form during inspection.
- 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 rice, cooked pork and cooked potatoes not date marked in reach in cooler at kitchen area, As per employee over 24 hours. Employee start dated food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no date of birth on certificates.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle not identified at kitchen area, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).