El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead
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24811 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032El Puerto de Vallarta in Homestead has accumulated 229 violations across 24 inspections since 2022, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 10 of the 24 inspections, including improper hand and arm washing, inadequate handwashing facilities, and failures in employee health reporting. Additional recurring high-priority findings include management awareness failures, time-as-control violations, food contact surface contamination, and shell stock handling deficiencies. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 23, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, proper hand and arm washing, and handwashing facilities. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead last inspected?
- El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead are: Food contact surfaces, Time as control, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead had?
- El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead find?
- El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead was most recently inspected on June 9, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, El Puerto De Vallarta in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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