Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead
Last inspected:
1528 -1530 Ne 8 St, Homestead, FL 33033Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead has accumulated 330 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.8 per visit. The facility was shut down in September 2021 for roach activity and has faced escalating enforcement, including two administrative complaints in 2024. Fire inspections documented a locked exit door in the dining room in 2018. The restaurant's top recurring violations involve improper ventilation, food contact surface sanitation, and hand washing compliance.
Most recent closure: September 29, 2021 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.8
violations / inspection
11.8 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
Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead: Emergency Closure History (1)
Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021045206 | $400.00 | Sep 29, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2019002022 | $400.00 | Jan 9, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Exit back door in dining room locked with wooden boards. Operator removed wooden board. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 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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— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections39 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections43 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead last inspected?
- Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead last shut down?
- Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead was last shut down on September 29, 2021 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 Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead had?
- Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead find?
- Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead ever been shut down?
- Yes, Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead been fined?
- Restaurant El Trovador in Homestead has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 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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