La Quebradita
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
37
Score
Across the available record, La Quebradita has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up seven times.
That's lower than the typical Homestead restaurant, which scores around 70. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese with beef (47F - Cold Holding ) inside RIC by dishwasher, as per manager from previous day and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above cut tomatoes in the reach in fridge.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked yellow rice inside thank you bag inside microwave.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans at 122°F stored outside of steam table, as per manager for 1 hour prior.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside HWS at front counter, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside cut potatoes container at walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in disrepair with deep grooves in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler floor, kitchen, prep and ware wash area floors.
36-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef container not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
37
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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. Observed tilapia with keep frozen label on the package stored in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw item not properly identified on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towel at handwashing sink at bar area. Operator put towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at bar area. Operator put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area. Also observed vents soiled at walk in cooler located in the back of kitchen near reach freezer.
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. Observed tilapia with keep frozen label on the package stored in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board located at the prep area table no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with raw beef and sauce stored in the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located in bar area near handwashing sink.
14-69-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee bag and phone at hand washing sink located in the kitchen near flat grill.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cutting board hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at bar area soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
39
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn across from the grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the kitchen floor. Also observed plastic buckets with food stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chorizo with old label inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed new label. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored inside buckets on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator store buckets at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed food stored inside buckets on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator store buckets at least 6 inches off the floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed pork belly inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tomato sauce. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the tomato sauce **Time Extended**
14-01-5
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat lettuce. Employee was coached not place raw eggs at the bottom of the shell. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was not accessible because a table with food was placed ob the way. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at the preparation reach in coolers are not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed some foods inside the walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
47
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small cup used as scoop inside the cheese. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed cup used as scoop inside the sugar. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 buckets with utensils and knives stored in standing water @100 F. Employee placed buckets on top of the grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed 2 buckets with utensils and knives stored in standing water @99 F.. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed old labels. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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 meats stored over French fries and veggies at the reach In freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a cheese sauce and mole sauce market more than 7 days. Stop sale was issue. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed a cheese dip and mole sauce market more than 7 days. Stop sale was issue. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 buckets with utensils and knives stored in standing water @100° F. Employee placed buckets on top of the grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small cup used as scoop inside the cheese. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 at walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over vegetables and tortillas at drawers reach in cooler cook line. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom part and vegetables and tomatoes up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells stored over unwashed vegetables at walk in cooler located outside next to storage room. Operator relocated the shells eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored next to vegetables and precooked chicken nuggets. Operator started to moved the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside of nonfood grade bags at reach in freezer. Operator started to change the bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork strips (11:15 am) (102 F - Cooling); cooked pork strips (12:05 pm) (96 F - Cooling). Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container and sponge inside of the hand wash sink at cook area. Operator removed the container and sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container stored inside of pico de Gallo at walk in cooler. Operator removed the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned and sanitized containers stored on a room not completely enclosed, part of the wall are with screens.
24-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on preparation tables at kitchen area.
21-12-4
27
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over beef broth And raw chicken over cooked beans at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that the raw food can not be stored over ready to eat food. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crab legs, raw calamari inside of nonfood grade bags at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching a ready tortilla with bare hands. Employee was informed that ready to eat food can not be touched with bare hands. Employee put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (116 F - Hot Holding) At steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to reheating to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked chicken stored on the floor under preparation table.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ceviche date marked 6-30-2022. As per operator this was an old label. As per the manager was made it two days ago. Manager changed the label to 7-12-2022. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washed her hands at the three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by tortillas rack. Operator moved the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container with cooked chicken not covered on the floor at kitchen area. Stop Sale. And observed cut tomatoes, and vegetables containers stored not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed dishes used as scoop inside of broth and sauces at walk in cooler. Manager removed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a onion bag stored on floor at kitchen area. Manager moved the products to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup with no handle inside of the horchata at walk in cooler. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Quebradita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Quebradita on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quebradita?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Quebradita.
How does La Quebradita compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
La Quebradita most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has La Quebradita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Quebradita have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Quebradita 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 Quebradita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Quebradita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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