What is Las Tarascas Restaurant's health inspection score?

Las Tarascas Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 25 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Tarascas Restaurant last inspected?

Las Tarascas Restaurant was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Tarascas Restaurant have?

Las Tarascas Restaurant has 68 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Tarascas Restaurant safe to eat at?

Las Tarascas Restaurant has a safety score of 25/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Las Tarascas Restaurant serve?

Las Tarascas Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Las Tarascas Restaurant

Name: Las Tarascas Restaurant
Address: 306 NE 8 ST, Homestead, 33030
Rating: 25

306 NE 8 ST, Homestead

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Poor

American•Homestead

Ranked #302 of 345 in HomesteadBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

13.6

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

10x

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-71

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 29/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (25/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

9 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

8 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

11 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine - Food2 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestAdministrative complaint recommended

1 High4 Med11 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−83 pts

High Priority (4)

−50 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (1)

−15 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(3x)−15

Basic (6)

−18 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(4x)−8
40Employee personal belongings improperly stored−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−83 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (5)

−16 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

2 High4 Med8 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
31AHandwash sink not accessible or used for other purposes−5

Basic (6)

−18 pts

16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

2 High5 Med9 Basic

16 total

37/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
50Single-service items reused−2

Base deductions−81 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

3 High4 Med3 Basic

10 total

44/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2
42Water not from approved source−2

Base deductions−71 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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