EL TAQUITO IV
917 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food – preparing an order. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Cook washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Walk in cooler – Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat corn. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche and tuna tartare. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Pic – Omar Suarez **Warning**
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks by back door not adequately secured. **Warning**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cookline flip top – torn gaskets on doors **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – utensils in water 102F. Operator moved to heat source. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.