Baleada Factory

261 Ne 8 St, Homestead, FL 33030

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Baleada Factory stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Baleada Factory's latest score of 86 sits above the Homestead average of 70. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler.

05-09-4

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above peeled green plantains. Operator placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed decal displayed expired 2023. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Repeat Violation**

22-38-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Repeat Violation**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by sandwich maker. Operator moved the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grill with accumulation of grease.

22-08-4

50-04-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**

14-73-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baleada Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baleada Factory on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baleada Factory?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baleada Factory.

How does Baleada Factory compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Baleada Factory most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Baleada Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Baleada Factory have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baleada Factory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Baleada Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Baleada Factory is inspected around two times per year on average.

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