La Quebradita, 702 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA QUEBRADITA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 702 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030-6045
License #: 2319565
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.pots stored on the floor in the kitchen area
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.avocados next to cart where they keep dirty dishes
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.in the shed in the back by the dumpster
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.under prep table
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.chemical spray bottle being used to store liquid used for food
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.at the three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.block by a food cart
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots and pans.
  • Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. For tortilla making (presser). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil not stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Plate and cups used to dispense rice and sauces stored inside walk-in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Eggs over beef inside walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of bleach next to dry goods in back dry storage area
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Chips
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. by ice machine
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop on top of ice machine surface.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. three compartment sink
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 compartment sink
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. no hot water at mop sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top surface ice machine, under prep table.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. for tortillas.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by the ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler (beef).
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs next to tortillsa in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over beef.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. paint bucket in walk in cooler for salsa and other foods.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. no hot water supply on mop sink.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.womans purses
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mopsink must have hot and cold water
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.bathroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front sink
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.broken
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.shelving used for chillantro
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onion
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving around
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over vegies
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.eggs over beef
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.in cookline
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.knife and spoons
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.bus tubs
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.walkin
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.frig
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelfs in walkin
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board, right of front line
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.bathrooms
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.hand washing sink kithen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/13/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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