LA PASADITA

Name: LA PASADITA
Address: 624 N ENGLISH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 56.8

624 N ENGLISH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2330262

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

56.8 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

January 13, 2026 · 17 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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LA PASADITA in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 80 total violations — 12 critical, 10 major, 58 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed food employee using wiping cloth to wipe raw beef. Coached employee.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed metal container of cooked black beans at walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler. Observed cases of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Cook started fixing products properly.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on top of chest freezer handwash sink.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Employee open coke bottle at reach in cooler at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in solution at kitchen preparation table.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 4 food employee put on gloves and then engage in preparing food and plating food to serve to customers. No handwash.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef sauce (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. As per cooked for less than 2 hours. Cook reheated beef sauce (166F - Hot Holding).
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner hanging on dry food rack near cook line.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with raw chicken and raw beef boxes.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 food employee engaging in food preparation. No certified food manager onsite.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed throughout kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on floor of dry storage closet. Operator moved to shelf.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in coolers; soiled shelves. Observed interior of chest freezer soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor next to water heater.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food storage rack.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at 100 ppm +. Operator added water to dilute solution; 100 ppm.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wonder hanging on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection.
[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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label; above triple sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to the stove is not working properly. No thermometer available.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in top of the reach in freezer not longer cleanable.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn, next to the grill
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at unit next to the stove. Employee provided a thermometer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef tongue (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (56 F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than 1 hour.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Rodolfo and Francisca expired 01/2025 and 02/2025.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the grill.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of meat stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled in the kitchen area above the hand wash sink.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink was less than 10 ppm. Employee was coached how to to measure the chlorine sanitizer.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork skin (47 F - Cold Holding), tripe ( 49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was cooked the day before. Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork skin (47 F - Cold Holding, tripe ( 49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee the food was cooked the day before. Stop sale was issued.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed them.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Maria Carballo provided her manager certification 3/14/22.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with not handle used as scoop for the tomato sauce. Employee removed it.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable at the kitchen area.
[12B-09-5] Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing sauces at the front counter.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened bottle of water stored above the preparation table.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food stored in broken containers inside the reach in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed mole sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled located above hand wash sink.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken at 57° F inside the reach in cooler. As per employee, the food was placed since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 57° F inside the reach in cooler. As per employee, the food was placed since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.