LOS CANDILES CAFE
436 S KROME AVE, Homestead, FL, 33030
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 26, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (6)
- 12A-17-4Critical
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedures.
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over beef at 2 door reach in cooler in the back kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
Basic
- 24-18-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed across prep table in the middle of the kitchen. **Warning**
Basic
- 12A-03-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washed hands in the triple sink. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-02-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for cook Karen Gomez, hired for more than 60 days. **Warning**
Intermediate
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.