Home Style Rest
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Home Style Rest has 10 inspections in the public record. Home Style Rest was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Home Style Rest's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Tracy Thompkins 4/28/2020. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: On 10/21/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food manager certification expired. Manager: Tracy Thompkins 4/28/2020. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: On 10/21/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: On 10/21/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust on top of grill and oven(Hobart). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: On 10/21/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust on top of grill and oven(Hobart). **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on restrooms ceiling. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
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. Fish no longer frozen not removed from reduced oxygen packaged . **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust on top of grill and oven(Hobart). **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: On 03/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Mac and Cheese m sliced ham held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: On 03/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Cooked Mac and Cheese m sliced ham held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning* **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling/vents dusty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: On 03/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling/vents dusty. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: On 03/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: On 03/27/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-09-4
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Mac and Cheese m sliced ham held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside employee restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling/vents dusty. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water between broken floor tiles. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
45
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on top of the preparation. PIC put them inside reach in cooler.
03A-03-5
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on the hallway to restrooms.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair by employee restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
45
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker
29-34-4
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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. Advised employee, she opened 5he bags.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
58
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
58
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area by hot box. Advised PIC, she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serving Sunny side up eggs. Consumer advisory was provided to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On hallway to the employee restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage on top of the steam table.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer
22-16-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Home Style Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Home Style Rest on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Home Style Rest?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Home Style Rest.
How does Home Style Rest compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Home Style Rest most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Home Style Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Home Style Rest have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Home Style Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Home Style Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Home Style Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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