RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR
1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532, Homestead, FL, 33033
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (6)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork and cheese mix (66F - Cold Holding); refried beans and cheese pupusa mix (55F - Cold Holding), as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at prep table. Observed raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding); raw steak (55F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (58F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (68F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area near three compartment sink kitchen. As per employee prepared today less than 4 hours. Employee stated cooler open too often for preparation. Employee put ice and removed product to other cooler front counter for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Observed pork and cheese mix (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans and cheese pupusa mix (51F - Cold Holding), as per employee prepared the day before. Observed raw chicken (30F - Cold Holding); raw steak (33F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (43F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area near three compartment sink kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled and dusty throughout all kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both exits back doors by dry storage near bathroom and kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of SS cups stored at bathroom floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 25-18-4
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed a box of SS cups stored at bathroom. Bathroom in disrepair. Bathroom closed for public used as a storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at three compartment front counter sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Still observed **Time Extended**
Basic
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.