EL RAMALITO

Name: EL RAMALITO
Address: 13376 SW 288 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US
Rating: 55.9

13376 SW 288 ST, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

License #2336271

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55.9 Grade F / 100

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EL RAMALITO in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 30, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 7 major, and 0 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked white rice (80F - Cooling) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator rice was cooked yesterday. Operator discarded during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided during inspection.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef empanadas inside reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
[03C-90-4] Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request.
[11-26-1] 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.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (68F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee moved pork to reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked white rice (80F - Cooling) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator rice was cooked yesterday. Operator discarded during inspection.
[03C-96-4] Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment conducting non continuous cooking of raw pork.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink at front counter. Operator moved during inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided during inspection.

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