LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA

Name: LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA
Address: 348 WASHINGTON AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33030, US
Rating: 74.5

348 WASHINGTON AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030

License #2338580

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74.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LOS ARCOS CAFETERIA in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection History

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[01B-02-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[06-01-5] 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.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface at handwashing sink near coffee station.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in black trash bags near ice bin. Manager stored products properly.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not label at front counter coffee station.
[21-12-4] 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.
[16-37-1] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly.

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