LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA
348 WASHINGTON AVE, Homestead, FL, 33030
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.