Los Arcos Cafeteria

348 Washington Ave, Homestead, FL 33030

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Los Arcos Cafeteria, the earliest from 2025. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 15 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 70, which Los Arcos Cafeteria's 29 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook lamb (75F - Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook lamb (75F - Hot Holding) at prep table near prep sink. As per manager for more than 9 hours.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in black trash bags near ice bin. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and ham. Observed raw pork stored over bread and tortillas. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and no chlorine chemical test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over cook beef, cook pork. Coached manager.

08B-17-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near coffee station.

29-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at coffee station, handwashing sinks, and prep tables. Coach manager.

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not label at front counter coffee station.

02D-01-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of raw frozen steak thawing at preparation table across triple sink. Coach manager.

06-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored at prep table across cook line.

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on floor under handwashing sink at cook line. Observed carrots, onions, oranges stored on floor at vegetable walking cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep table across triple sink. Coach manager.

21-04-4

Dec 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed missing handwashing sink next to panini station. Plan submitted show handwashing sink at that location. Operator will install a handwashing sink. **Warning**

31A-07-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper in both handwashing sink inside kitchen area. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation at the front counter. **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Arcos Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Arcos Cafeteria on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Los Arcos Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Los Arcos Cafeteria most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Los Arcos Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Arcos Cafeteria have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Los Arcos Cafeteria 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.

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