EL VEZ – W FORT LAUDERDALE
401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
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
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in deep covered plastic containers in walk-in cooler green chili tomatillo (41F – Cold Holding) (44-57F – Cooling) per chef prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed cooked turn on cold water faucet only to wash hands. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in deep covered plastic containers in walk-in cooler green chili tomatillo (41F – Cold Holding) (44-57F – Cooling) per chef prepared last night and held in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top units ; pooled eggs (47F – Cold Holding); eggs white (44F – Cold Holding sliced American cheese (47-48F – Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than two hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice backs on items. Observed in small flip top cooler at expo station cream cheese pc (55F – Cold Holding) per operator left out at room temperature for one hour before operator replaced in holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in deep covered plastic containers in walk-in cooler green chili tomatillo (44-57F – Cooling) per chef prepared last night and held in cooler overnight **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed one ice machine accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar and cake flour container a plastic container without handle. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado cut in half being scooped out with labels still attached to skin. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered in storage area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:44 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.