La Jarochita

24420 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

La Jarochita appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Homestead restaurants, the typical score is 70; La Jarochita is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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

02C-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on both standing units next to door.

22-16-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed several cracks on floor.

36-12-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters. **Corrected On-Site**

36-68-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 17 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork stored next to and over cooked beef, cooked pork, cooked chicken at reach in freezer located outside of the MFDV. Operator started to relocate the products. **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw pork at reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at reach in cooler located outside of the MFDV. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 77°F at three compartment sink. **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation and as per her was hired over 60 days. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at ambient temperature at hand wash sink at 77°F. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler located outside of the MFDV. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**

36-01-4

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed raw beef, raw chicken, cooked pork, cooked beef, cooked chicken and French fried at reach in freezer located outside of the MFDV in unenclosed shed. **Warning**

08B-43-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed raw beef, raw chicken, cooked pork, cooked beef, cooked chicken and French fried at reach in freezer located outside of the MFDV. **Warning**

08B-42-4

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. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler cooler interior soiled. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**

24-18-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Jarochita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Jarochita on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Jarochita?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Jarochita.

How does La Jarochita compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

La Jarochita most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has La Jarochita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Jarochita have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Jarochita 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 La Jarochita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Jarochita is inspected around two times per year on average.

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