BIG CRAZY TACO

Name: BIG CRAZY TACO
Address: 436 N KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 65.7

436 N KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2330848

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65.7 Grade F / 100

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BIG CRAZY TACO in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 79 total violations — 10 critical, 6 major, 63 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 28, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored inside of handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Coach employee. Employee removed ice scoop.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler.
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at handwash sink located in the kitchen.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside of handwash sink near kitchen entrance.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair in the kitchen and near office.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers. Coach employee.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled exterior in the kitchen shelves.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage in chest freezer. Coach employee.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler doors and reach in freezer doors.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line in disrepair. As per cook for 2 days. No tcs products.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing near kitchen entrance.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 2 food employees started cutting watermelons, and touching clean utensils. No handwash. Coach employee.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cook line equipments and preparation areas throughout the kitchen.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in cooler shelves.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves then proceeded to cut watermelons. No handwash. Coach employee.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where office is located.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired; 10-5-23.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on site.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored above prep table next to microwave.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line heavily soiled counter top.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles in dining area, near restroom.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in soda cooler.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage in chest freezer.
[11-27-4] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in disrepair in kitchen; used as dry storage.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled exterior
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand sink before kitchen entrance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: peppers (89F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (93F - Hot Holding); broth beef (111F - Hot Holding); beef cooked (100F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Inspector had employees put food back to stove for reheating.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach jug inside hand sink in dining hall.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid on shelf above vinegars. Operator removed.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored above prep table next to microwave.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license on site.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled exterior
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed where office is located.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers.
[11-27-4] 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.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage in chest freezer.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler across cook line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers with no cover in reach in freezer and cooler.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired; 10-5-23.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit stored above prep table; multiple creams inside. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under cook line heavily soiled counter top.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in soda cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles in dining area, near restroom.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored above vinegars next to triple sink. Operator removed.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in disrepair in kitchen; used as dry storage.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand sink before kitchen entrance.

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