Salvadoran Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Salvadoran Cuisine has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Salvadoran Cuisine's latest score of 37 falls below the Homestead average of 70. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish container stored above homemade sauces on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) at coffee station, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **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.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to fryers at kitchen area, operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked beef and chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machine at establishment.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of vinegar stored on floor at dry storage,operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
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 rice container at dry storage, operator removed during inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
37
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing their hands not using soap. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a cloth on hand wash sink next to cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at coffee station, operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken thawed not date marked, operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drinks on preparation table at tortillas station.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by cook line.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
45
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Still observe. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken being stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe by cook line. Employee restocked pt during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observe cooked thawed ground beef not dated on shelves at walk in cooler, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked ground beef,cooked beans and cooked chicken not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe on cooler by back door, employee segregated food and identified during inspection l **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe on clean plastic containers by dry storage area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
45
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 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 steak stored above raw pork inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at tortillas station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by pick up window.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler by dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items next to microwave at tortillas station. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on unit across cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name by pick up window. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS at Togo window. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed accumulation of black mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallons using to stored natural fruit juices. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Still observed WC not stored on sanitizer bucket. **Time Extended**
21-09-4
78
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 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 raw steak in cooler at cook line, employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 rice (126F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 2 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no date of birth on food handlers. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clams tag not dated. **Repeat Violation**
01C-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. Provided form during ins.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS at Togo window. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food and drinks stored next to food preparation. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F in kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at togo window area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallons using to stored natural fruit juices. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in flour and rice containers at dry storage area. Employee identified during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in salad unit.
23-03-4
21
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solutions at 200+ ppm at the pupusas station. Operator discarded solution and made new one at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per operator, less than 30 minutes. Operator placed eggs on ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler and walk-in cooler. Operator moved products according to cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags marked with the date they started using the product instead of last date served. Coached operator on correct way to date market tags. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink. And plastic container inside of hand washing sink pupusas station. Coached operator on correct usage of hand washing sink. And moved the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing birth dates on food handlers certificates. Informed operator of missing date of births on certificates. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-10-4
Basic - Both exterior doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee and milk cup on top of preparation table at pupusa station. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler at preparation area. Operator placed an ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at window area. Observed no hand washing signage at male and female bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink at preparation area and leaking pipe on top of warewashing machine.
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallons used to stored natural juices at walk-in cooler. Explained to operator that single service items can not be reused. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
33
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee in cook line.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 plantains (128F - Hot Holding); plantains (141F - Reheating)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
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 cut tomato's, cookies yuca, and cooked vegetables not date marked inside of reach in cooler at the back area. As per manager food was prepared and cooked the day before.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At pupusas station. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean forks,knives and spoons stored not inverted. In waitress station.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed throughout kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in preparation area. Manager provided hair restraint to employee at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with shrimp stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers stored not inverted in rack in cook line. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in hand wash sink in pupusas station.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salvadoran Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salvadoran Cuisine on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salvadoran Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Salvadoran Cuisine.
How does Salvadoran Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Salvadoran Cuisine most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Salvadoran Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salvadoran Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Salvadoran Cuisine 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 Salvadoran Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salvadoran Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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