La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead
Last inspected:
331 Park Pl, Homestead, FL 33030La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead has accumulated 375 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.4 per visit. The facility faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. Recent enforcement patterns show escalating violations in 2025, with back-to-back inspections in February and March, followed by a Warning in October and an immediate callback that found continued non-compliance. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and employee health reporting are the top recurring violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.4
violations / inspection
11.4 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025029748 | $200.00 | Mar 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead last inspected?
- La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead had?
- La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead find?
- La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead been fined?
- La Cruzada Restaurant in Homestead has been fined a total of $200.00 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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