La Cruzada Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, La Cruzada Restaurant has 12 inspections in the public record. La Cruzada Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
La Cruzada Restaurant's latest score of 29 falls below the Homestead average of 70. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed multiple employees begin handling clean equipments. No handwash. Coached manager.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. Observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per manager, made the night before. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for dirty dishes. Coached manager.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed slow draining employee open water bottle stored near clean utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler near steam table. Observed at reach in cooler across walk in cooler. Observed at reach in cooler in the lobby area. Coached manager.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near to go window.
29-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wet wiping cloth stored at cook line across steam table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice and floor not identified by common name. Manager labeled products. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish rack shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
64
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink with chlorine sanitizer; under 50 ppm. Inspector had operator place more chlorine in sink. Final reading: 100 ppm. **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in: beans (52F - Cooling); rice (53F- Cooling); salsa cooked (47F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in: beans (52F - Cooling); rice (53F- Cooling); salsa cooked (47F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food in to go plastic bags from grocery store in reach in cooler in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish stored above fries and tortillas in reach in cooler in back storage area. Operator fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen area: rice (82F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Inspector had employees take to stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish rack shelves soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages next to steam table. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed near mop sink; tomatoes stored on floor under prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
23
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on to go bags on shelves at walk in cooler, operator start changing bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked yellow rice (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, 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 cooked yellow rice (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator over 24 hours, at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container by dry storage, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed limes and jalapeños container stored on walk in cooler floor, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units across cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on units across next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken (39F - Cold Holding) on shelves at preparation area, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved cooked chicken to walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored above cooked yellow rice at walk in cooler, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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, Inspector coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese on reach in cooler at front counter, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (48F - Cold Holding); pork soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator segregated food to be discarded. Also observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding) on unit by back door, Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled by employees bathroom.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on salt container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked tomatoes container stored on kitchen floor, employee moved container from floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters.
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area, next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on unit across flat grill at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) container on standing water at kitchen area, employee discarded water and moved to walk in cooler for proper thawing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
30
Aug 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed beans( 46°F, cold holding) , rice (50° F cold holding) , beef soup (51°F cold holding), cooked chicken (50°F cold holding), milk beverage (50° F cold holding) inside the walk in cooler. All foods were date marked on 08/16. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. Also observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler located at the kitchen area at 47. Employee placed chicken inside the walk in cooler. Also observed beef (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter. As per employee foods were placed around 9:00 am this morning. Employee placed foods inside the reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed beans( 46°F, cold holding) , rice (50° F cold holding) , beef soup (51°F cold holding), cooked chicken (50°F cold holding), milk beverage (50° F cold holding) inside the walk in cooler. All foods were date marked on 08/16.. Also observed ham 45°F ( cold holding), cheese 50°F (cold holding) beef 47°(cold holding) inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter, As per operator foods were stored around 9:00 am. Repeated violation. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter and also in reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (49 F - Cold Holding); beef (50 F - Cold Holding); goat soup (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods were cooked on 8/14 and 8/15. Stoop sale was issued. Also observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler located at the kitchen area at 47°. Employee placed chicken inside the walk in cooler. Also observed beef (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler located at the front counter. As per employee foods were placed around 9:00 am this morning. Employee placed foods inside the reach in freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored by the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to properly air dried utensils. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter and also in reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified. Employee labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the salt . Employee removed it, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front counter it is not working properly, All foods inside were out of temperature. As per employee foods were placed inside around 9:00 am. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored above food in cooling process. Employee removed the purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
50
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed at the kitchen at the back.
36-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 cutting boards not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 a plastic container not stored above food. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified. Employee labeled the salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored insude the walk in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (47 F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked yesterday.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as scoop inside the container with rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above preparation table at the back area.
40-06-5
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 a plastic bowl in touch with the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
58
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beans at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the cooked beans to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (156 F - Reheating) at grill. Operator moved the product to reheat again to get 165°F. Final temperature cooked chicken (188 F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution at three compartment sink at + 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bibb missing vacuum breaker located under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two dishes with no handle stored inside of rice containers. Operator removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at shelves preparation area. Operator inverted the single service articles. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200 ppm. Manager added water to get 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice inside of nonfood grade bag at steam table preparation area. And raw chicken inside of nonfood grade at reach in freezer located next to mop sink. Nonfood grade bags was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (129 F - Hot Holding) at steam table located at preparation area. As per manager for less than one hour. And onion (112 F - Hot Holding) at the grill front counter. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager moved the product to the microwave to reheating to 165°F. Final temperature 171°F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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 chlorine sanitizer solution at +200 ppm. Manager added water. Final concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, one located next to three compartment sink. Manager provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation table front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a Horchata container stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at preparation area.. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the cutting boards reach in cooler front counter. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cruzada Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cruzada Restaurant on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cruzada Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Cruzada Restaurant.
How does La Cruzada Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
La Cruzada Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has La Cruzada Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Cruzada Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Cruzada Restaurant 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 La Cruzada Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cruzada Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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