Everglades Alligator Farm

40351 Sw 192 Ave, Homestead, FL 33034

Other

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

High Risk

Everglades Alligator Farm appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Everglades Alligator Farm's latest score of 52 falls below the Homestead average of 70. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked alligator bites (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee door was opened for approximately 30 minutes.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean container on hand wash sink. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked alligator bites on reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sidney Ramirez, training expired on 03/16/2025.

53B-14-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked alligator bites container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Everglades Alligator Farm last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Everglades Alligator Farm on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Everglades Alligator Farm compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Everglades Alligator Farm most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Everglades Alligator Farm's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Everglades Alligator Farm have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Everglades Alligator Farm means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Everglades Alligator Farm inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Everglades Alligator Farm is inspected around two times per year on average.

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