Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys

1685 Sw 8 St, Homestead, FL 33030

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 24, 2025, 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.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Homestead restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetables reach in cooler interior soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler across the three compartment sink gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Apr 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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

05-08-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tamales (130F - Hot Holding) on stove. As per operator they were cooked at 9:30. Operator turned on stove to heat them up

03B-01-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed supermarket bag on top of the tamales. Operator was coached on proper bags used for food preparation.

14-86-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of water stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

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. Form was provided.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.

16-37-1

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Repeat Violation**

38-12-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys.

How does Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys 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 Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tamales Y Antojitos Dona Gladys is inspected around two times per year on average.

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