La Pasadita
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at La Pasadita, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so La Pasadita is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board by the oven soiled.
22-02-4
90
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner hanging on dry food rack near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef sauce (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. As per cooked for less than 2 hours. Cook reheated beef sauce (166F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 4 food employee put on gloves and then engage in preparing food and plating food to serve to customers. No handwash.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with raw chicken and raw beef boxes.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
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/. Observed 4 food employee engaging in food preparation. No certified food manager onsite.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed food employee using wiping cloth to wipe raw beef. Coached employee.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed metal container of cooked black beans at walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler. Observed cases of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Cook started fixing products properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on top of chest freezer handwash sink.
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Employee open coke bottle at reach in cooler at cook line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in solution at kitchen preparation table.
21-12-4
27
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wonder hanging on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at 100 ppm +. Operator added water to dilute solution; 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label; above triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on floor of dry storage closet. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in coolers; soiled shelves. Observed interior of chest freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor next to water heater.
25-05-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food storage rack.
14-06-4
33
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2025-04-16: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork skin (47 F - Cold Holding, tripe ( 49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee the food was cooked the day before. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork skin (47 F - Cold Holding), tripe ( 49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was cooked the day before. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink was less than 10 ppm. Employee was coached how to to measure the chlorine sanitizer.
22-45-4
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/. Maria Carballo provided her manager certification 3/14/22. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of meat stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled in the kitchen area above the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
39
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken at 57° F inside the reach in cooler. As per employee, the food was placed since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 57° F inside the reach in cooler. As per employee, the food was placed since yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled located above hand wash sink.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mole sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food stored in broken containers inside the reach in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened bottle of water stored above the preparation table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing sauces at the front counter.
12B-09-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with not handle used as scoop for the tomato sauce. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
37
Jul 12, 2023
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 pork ribs (60 F - Cold Holding), beef (50 F - Cold Holding). As per employee pork ribs were placed 2 days ago and beef was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed food was at 41° F. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw meats. Employee placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw meats. Employee placed raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed at the oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions,and 3 plastic containers with food stored on the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed boxes of meats stored on the floor and also a container with beverage was stored on the floor at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used as scoop inside the red sauce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed a foam cup used as scoop inside the red sauce. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Manager discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (66 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Manager discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler. Manager moved the cooked chicken to the top. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice and raw beef inside of nonfood grade bags at reach in cooler and reach in freezer preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator was informed that she need to wash her hands and change gloves. Operator discarded the gloves and washing her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
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 0ppm. Manager added chlorine to get 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a employee washed his hands in the three compartment sink. Manager was informed that the employee need to used the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container with tomatoes inside of the hand wash sink located at preparation area. Manager removed the tomatoes containers from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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 tongue, cooked beans and cooked chicken not properly date marked at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. As per manager the product were from yesterday and the day before.
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two containers with cooked tongue stored not covered T walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on walk-in cooler floor.
36-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a beans container stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
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 utensil handle touching the flour.
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pasadita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pasadita on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pasadita?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Pasadita.
How does La Pasadita compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
La Pasadita most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has La Pasadita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pasadita have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Pasadita 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 Pasadita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Pasadita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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