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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Sanitizer not set up at three compartment. Instructed operator and employees on setting up three compartment sink at 100ppm chlorine. Employee sanitized wares **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on steam table display in kitchen Observed 1 live roach under cook line flip top in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle and rinse soiled dishes with gloved hands the proceed to food handling without washing hands and chaining gloves, instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top: cut lettuce (52F); shredded cheese (53F); sour cream (53F). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top: cut lettuce (52F); shredded cheese (53F); sour cream (53F). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cooked rice (68F – Cold Holding); cooked corn and milk beverage (68F – Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour with no temperature control, items not prepared or portioned today, employee moved to stove to start reheating **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food preparation area in back of kitchen. Three compartment sink and hand wash sink present **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area in prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches inside of drawers under flat top reach in cooler unit in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under flip top area on kitchen **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.