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LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA

348 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead, FL, 33030

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
March 23, 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)

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook lamb (75F - Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.

    High Priority

  • 03B-01-6Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook lamb (75F - Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.

    High Priority

  • 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

    High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in black trash bags near ice bin. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and ham. Observed raw pork stored over bread and tortillas. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 06-01-5

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of raw frozen steak thawing at preparation table across triple sink. Coach manager.

    Basic

  • 08B-17-4

    Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

    Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over cook beef, cook pork. Coached manager.

    Basic

  • 29-03-4

    Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near coffee station.

    Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near coffee station.

    Basic

  • 21-12-4

    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at coffee station, handwashing sinks, and prep tables. Coach manager.

    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 not label at front counter coffee station.

    Basic

  • 16-37-1

    No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and no chlorine chemical test kit.

    Intermediate

  • 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. Observed employee personal drink stored at prep table across cook line.

    Basic

  • 05-08-4

    No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    Intermediate

  • 08B-38-4

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink at cook line. Observed carrots, onions, oranges stored on floor at vegetable walking cooler.

    Basic

  • 10-08-5Corrected on site

    Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly.

    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 21-04-4

    In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

    Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep table across triple sink. Coach manager.

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.