LA SANTAMARIA
North Krome Avenue
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken. Operator placed raw beef at the bottom. 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 shredded beef inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable. Warning
- 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 handle not stored above seasoning. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside the reach in cooler.Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in freezer. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken and raw pork. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes. 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 cooked. Chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78°F after running for about 5 minutes. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handle used to get oil .
- 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 meat. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches behind a small refrigerator next to the dry storage of the food truck, also 1 live roach inside the refrigerator where they keep the sauces.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).