RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR

Name: RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR
Address: 1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US
Rating: 80.4

1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

License #2326141

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80.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 10 critical, 2 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 14, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood filters with grease accumulated.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license."
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on 3 compartment sink at front counter.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on standing unit at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tortilla mix with cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tortilla mix with pork (49F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved mixes to reach in cooler.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored above unwashed vegetables in standing unit at kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cheese container stored on floor by cook line, operator stored properly during inspection.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on wall next tocook line.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup on sauce container at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at kitchen area. Also observed soiled can opener blade.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beans dated on 07/02 on reach in cooler, employee discarded during inspection.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line across stove, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork on reach in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans dated on 07/02 on reach in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded during inspection.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across stove, employee removed during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded during inspection.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed flour container not covered by back door, employee covered during inspection.

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