La Parrilla Latina
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at La Parrilla Latina stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature”, showing up four times.
Among Homestead restaurants, the typical score is 70; La Parrilla Latina is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Still observed expired training for Oscar R. and Nora P. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed expired training for Oscar R. and Nora P. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in standing units next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Still observed soiled handles. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 28 seats with approximately 59 seats in total at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing units at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Still observed soiled gaskets. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Still observed soiled gaskets in units at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed potatoes salad not date marked as per operator over 24 hours in standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Still observed salad not dated. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Still observed expired training for Oscar R. and Nora P. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in standing units next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 28 seats with approximately 59 seats in total at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing units at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Still observed soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked lentils (58F - Cooling); cooked beans (68F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator food was prepared the previous day around 6:00 pm. Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper stored above potato salad in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to stove at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked lentils (58F - Cooling); cooked beans (68F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator food was prepared the previous day around 6:00 pm. Operator segregated food to be discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potatoes salad not date marked as per operator over 24 hours in standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning**
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. Still observed expired training for Oscar R. and Nora P. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container by walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in standing units next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 28 seats with approximately 59 seats in total at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing units at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in standing unit at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw whole chicken (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area, operator moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
26
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to stove at kitchen area, as per employee approximately 35 minutes, employee moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (74F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee for approximately 40 minutes, employee proceeded to reheat cooked rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (124F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat sausages during inspection. Sausages (173F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cooked pork on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose connected into hand wash sink at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
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 pork and cooked pasta not date marked on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
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 Nora P. and Oscar R. Expired training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken plastic lid on rice container at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers stored on floor at preparation area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on reach in freezer at kitchen area. Also on reach in freezers at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on standing unit at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked steak not covered on reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee covered containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
21-12-4
26
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine on preparation table at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food being covered with non food grade bags on walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored next to stove at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (124F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee less than 3 hours. Also observed milk (112F - Hot Holding) next to coffee machine, as per employee less than 20 minutes, employee discard milk. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white bin container.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups inside HWS at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on HWS at front counter. Also next to steam table.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (42F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (43F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cheese cases inside walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and reach in cooler at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at preparation area.
10-08-5
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 on sugar white bin container at preparation area.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door interior on reach in cooler at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at preparation area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-01-4
23
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to flat grill, as per employee less than 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cutting raw chicken and changing tasks and gloves not changed. Instructed employee on proper procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed establishment selling merengues, Manager unable to provide source. Manager removed from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to steam table at cook line.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked tripe not date marked inside unit at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to steam table at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
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
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooked beans container on steam table not protected and exposed to splash due to HWS, at cook line.
08B-54-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch during food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef empanadas mix not covered inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
27
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at 2 doors reach in cooler next t to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Still observed soiled gaskets at 2 doors reach in cooler next t to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom at the dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom at the dining room. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottles at preparation in front walk in cooler. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Operator can't provide vendors name for merengues. Observed at the front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (49F - Cold Holding); potato,eggs and veggies salad (51F - Cold Holding);. At 2 doors reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded food during inspection. Also raw fish (44F - Cold Holding); soup (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved food from unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (121F - Hot Holding); sausage (91F - Hot Holding) at front steam table, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceed to reheat food. cooked pork (168F - Reheating); sausage (171F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink next to orange juice machine. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to steam table at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed cooked beans ,cooked tripe and and potato,eggs and veggies salad not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. At 2 doors reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.Employee discarded food during inspection. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom at the dining room. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board at preparation table. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bananas stored on floor at the back kitchen. **Warning**
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 handle touching flour in white bin container next to walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 89° F. next to stove. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at 2 doors reach in cooler next t to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of 2 doors reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open sugar bin container next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding) at preparation table, as per employee approximately 30 minutes, employee moved chicken to walk in cooler inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
17
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish and raw beef next to fruit and yuca in white reach in freezer in front of walk in cooler.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in reach in cooler and raw chicken over arepas in walk in cooler. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (100F - Hot Holding) and beef empanadas (125F - Hot Holding) at steam table and white rice (120F - Hot Holding) in rice cooker in back storage. As per operator, rice was made about two hours ago.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 3 bottles of medication stored at preparation table next to microwave. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two containers of Sazon complete seasoning with mold like substance inside. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in contact with non food grade bag. Operator removed non grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant pesticide next to mixer in back storage. Operated removed.
41-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in HWS in back storage. Operator provided and refilled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed pH strips instead of chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed HWS near 3 compartment sink with no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handles inside lentils container. Operator removed clear container used as scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed kitchen utensils stored in dirty bin.
24-06-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on floor next to preparation table near in front of 3 compartment sink. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cellphones near preparation table at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white reach in freezer in disrepair, door is loose and gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two oil containers on floor near HWS Sink in back storage area. Observed lentils container on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer located in front of coffee machine.
14-69-4
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 utensil handle touching rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in front counter near steam table. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in white reach in freezer in front of walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues in white reach in freezer located in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer near coffee machine a container of tequenos and empanadas not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
12
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
19
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Parrilla Latina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Parrilla Latina on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Parrilla Latina?
Across the inspection record, “shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Parrilla Latina.
How does La Parrilla Latina compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
La Parrilla Latina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has La Parrilla Latina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Parrilla Latina have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Parrilla Latina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Parrilla Latina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Parrilla Latina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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