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TAQUERIA EL PAISA #3

1951 N PINE ISLAND RD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33322

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3640210
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13520502
DBPR license1623550

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches seen inside out of service dishwasher machine. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: 1 live roach seen inside – out of service dish machine ** **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine next to triple sink is not working and is currently not in use. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed same **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave in kitchen at the cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Operator has been instructed to clean. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Oven still needs to be cleaned-same as routine inspection**Time Extended** **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to ice machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: No hand washing sign – same as routine inspection **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic03A-05-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In the reach in freezer 4 lbs of cooked beef (59F – Cold Holding) not frozen sold.Stored over night and not prepared or portioned today.Operator discarded see stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed no food stored inside reach in freezer, technician is working in unit. **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.