EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA

Name: EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA
Address: 24811 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33032, US
Rating: 89.1

24811 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032

License #2328535

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89.1 Grade B / 100

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EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.

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[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed preparing cooked mussels (58F - Cold Holding) next to 2 compartment sink, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator add ice to container.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal coffee inside reach in cooler across steam table, operator removed during inspection.
[06-08-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw whole snapper (40F - Cold Holding) on 3 compartment sink, operator corrected during inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lemonade containers in standing unit at preparation area, operator stored properly during inspection.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw fish ceviche on menu,operator identified raw items on menu during inspection.

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