Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead
Last inspected:
28600 Sw 137 Ave, Homestead, FL 33033Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead has been emergency-closed once for roach activity on October 24, 2018. The facility has accumulated 350 violations across 43 inspections, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations have been cited in every recent inspection, including failures to report illness and improper handling of sick workers. Food contact surface violations, time-as-control violations, and shell stock handling deficiencies are also recurring findings. The facility has faced one formal disciplinary action with $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 was a complaint inspection resulting in Call Back - Complied; the previous inspection on March 27, 2026 was initiated as a complaint and resulted in an admin complaint recommendation after 8 violations were cited, including employee health policy failures.
Most recent closure: October 24, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead: Emergency Closure History (1)
Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018055871 | $400.00 | Oct 24, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections44 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead last inspected?
- Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead last shut down?
- Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead was last shut down on October 24, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead had?
- Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead find?
- Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead ever been shut down?
- Yes, Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead been fined?
- Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant in Homestead has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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