TAQUERIA EL PAISA INC
2500 DAVIE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped face then proceeded to handle clean pan without washing hands. PIC informed above the importance of washing hands.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked steak stored next to raw chicken and steak in reach in cooler. PIC demo fed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw steak in reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (114F- hot holding, second temperature 185F), Steak (133F- hot holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board at flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak defrosting at room temperature at preparation table in back of kitchen. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use at preparation table. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under three compartment sink. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.