LAS TARASCAS RESTAURANT
306 NE 8 ST, Homestead, FL, 33030
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 36-06-4
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on floor in front of cook line.
Basic
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to the triple sink.
Basic
- 12B-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic
- 51-09-4
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total of 48 seats.
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the left side of exterior door.
Basic
- 08B-36-4
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed tortillas stored next to handwash sink in the kitchen exposed to splash.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance. Also
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance. Also observed at ice cream reach in freezer at front counter.
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream at front counter reach in freezer.
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at front counter.
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed cutting board next to reach in freezer soiled.
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink blocked with gray trash can.q
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.