Dr Limon Homestead
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Dr Limon Homestead appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Dr Limon Homestead was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Homestead restaurant scores 70. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked beef steak (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (49F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator food was in reach in cooler since last night, operator removed food containers and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed cooked beef steak (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) and cooked white rice (46F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to cooldown temperature. Operator voluntarily discarded white rice.**Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish fillets stored above fries inside reach in cooler at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked beef steak (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (49F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator food was in reach in cooler since last night, operator removed food containers and discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked beef steak (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (49F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator food was in reach in cooler since last night, operator removed food containers and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked beans, chicken stew and homemade pesto sauce thawed and not dated, operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs, cooked steak and cooked pasta not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between preparation table and reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator removed knives to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler at cook line, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Peruvian cancha container not covered at front counter. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
27
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal containers across dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad dated 09/08, smoked salmon mix dated 09/01 and crab salad dated 09/08 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad dated 09/08 smoked salmon mix dated 09/01 and crab salad dated 09/08 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed swai fillet (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved container to walk in freezer to cooldown. Also observed raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator add ice to cooldown. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); at cook line, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw shrimp on drawers at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in freezer door. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal glasses on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal containers across dishwasher machine. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn chicha container stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at juices station. Employee stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 89° F at front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on 2 units at cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
21
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee segregate food and proceeded to discard. Observed cooked octopus container dated on 01/06 inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food and proceeded to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee segregate food and proceeded to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast being stored above cooked chicken on reach in cooler across fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak being stored above raw shrimp on drawers at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked octopus container dated on 01/06 inside walk in cooler. Employee segregated food and proceeded to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on raw beans white bin container at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spatula stored on raw steak container at cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cancha container not covered at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Peruvian cancha container not identified at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna packets still on ROP inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over rice warmer at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Observed device disconnect, as per Manager technician is coming to remove. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
74
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
10
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Sep 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dr Limon Homestead last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dr Limon Homestead on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dr Limon Homestead?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dr Limon Homestead.
How does Dr Limon Homestead compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Dr Limon Homestead most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Dr Limon Homestead's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dr Limon Homestead have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dr Limon Homestead 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 Dr Limon Homestead inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dr Limon Homestead is inspected around four times per year on average.
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