El Pirata Ranch 1

15260 Sw 280 St, Homestead, FL 33032
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

El Pirata Ranch 1 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw ground beef in standing unit. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above ham croquettes in standing unit. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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.
50-04-4
61
Aug 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pirata Ranch 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pirata Ranch 1 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pirata Ranch 1?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pirata Ranch 1.

How does El Pirata Ranch 1 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

El Pirata Ranch 1 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has El Pirata Ranch 1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Pirata Ranch 1 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Pirata Ranch 1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.