Genesis Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Genesis Bakery & Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Genesis Bakery & Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Homestead restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties stored over sliced tomatoes inside standing reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle not labeled. Observed spray bottle of water not labeled near sandwich press. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on shelf above triple sink. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Nov 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on top of reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Oct 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed food truck open and serving the public without a license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag in direct contact with bag at standing reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator unable to provide well testing report from location food truck is operating from. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Operator is aware that water from commissary cannot be utilized until satisfactory well report is provided. Operator will purchase potable water until report is provided. **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on top of reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
58
Oct 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches crawling inside of triple sink and on clean equipment near triple sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (84F - Cold Holding) at sandwich prep station, as per operator for 3 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed food truck open and serving the public without a license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag in direct contact with bag at standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice and cooked pork inside standing reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator unable to provide well testing report from location food truck is operating from. **Warning**
27-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and scrubber stored inside hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath reach in cooler and cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks on top of reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-09-4
32
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Genesis Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Genesis Bakery & Cafe on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Genesis Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Genesis Bakery & Cafe.
How does Genesis Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Genesis Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Homestead average of 70.
Has Genesis Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Genesis Bakery & Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Genesis Bakery & Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Genesis Bakery & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Genesis Bakery & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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