Inspection Report

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EL BUEN GUSTO

7227 NW 88 ST · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3669452
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13533309
DBPR license1619925

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs followed by touching clean food container without changing gloves. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to change gloves and wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Educate operator after which, he change gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.

#10High 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 plantains hot held at 130F in front line steam table. Per operator, plantains cooked 40 Minutes before the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on the unit.

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed knife with handle stored in container with cake. Operator removed handle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with sauces stored in walk in cooler not covered.

#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.