LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT

Name: LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT
Address: 331 PARK PL, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 77.3

331 PARK PL, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2316396

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77.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA CRUZADA RESTAURANT in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 9 critical, 6 major, 24 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 5, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near to go window.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for dirty dishes. Coached manager.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler near steam table. Observed at reach in cooler across walk in cooler. Observed at reach in cooler in the lobby area. Coached manager.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice and floor not identified by common name. Manager labeled products.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed slow draining employee open water bottle stored near clean utensils.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed multiple employees begin handling clean equipments. No handwash. Coached manager.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored at cook line across steam table.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at dry storage area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages next to steam table. Operator removed items during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in: beans (52F - Cooling); rice (53F- Cooling); salsa cooked (47F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed near mop sink; tomatoes stored on floor under prep table.
[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 in walk in: beans (52F - Cooling); rice (53F- Cooling); salsa cooked (47F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink with chlorine sanitizer; under 50 ppm. Inspector had operator place more chlorine in sink. Final reading: 100 ppm.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish rack shelves soiled.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish stored above fries and tortillas in reach in cooler in back storage area. Operator fixed during inspection.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food in to go plastic bags from grocery store in reach in cooler in storage area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen area: rice (82F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Inspector had employees take to stove to be reheated.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.

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