EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA

dba EL PUERTO DE VALLARTA INC

About this restaurant

El Puerto de Vallarta is a seating restaurant located at 24811 S Dixie Hwy in Homestead with 53 seats. The restaurant specializes in Mexican and seafood cuisine and operates daily from 10:30 AM, with closing times varying from 8:30 PM on Sundays to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday. According to online sources, the restaurant is described as a cozy establishment offering Mexican and seafood dishes.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
24811 S DIXIE HWY
HOMESTEAD, FL 33032
Phone
305.257.5012
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Gulf (code 23)
Seating
53 seats

License

License Number
SEA2328535
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13530910 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 25, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V24 ×2
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10882308 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food