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TAQUERIA EL JOVENAZO

7130 KIMBERLY BLVD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656880
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13493071
DBPR license1623014

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen crawling under stove in kitchen . Operator killed , cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on stove- rice (112F – Hot Holding. Per operator item was out of temperature for less than 2 hours ago . Operator reheated rice to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen as evidenced by dishes in sink. Operator removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in kitchen at hand wash sink, unlabeled bottle containing bleach. Operator labeled bleach during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom in dry storage area.

#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In customers female restroom and in employee restroom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.