Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ALTA VACA GRILL

7740 NOVA DR B 1 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3674474
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13550556
DBPR license1621270

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server handle dirty dishes and then, without washing their hands began handling clean utensils to roll up silverware. Operator had the server wash their hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High 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 steak in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on the splitter at the mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen with a cupcake pan in it and the handwashing sink near the grills with glass bottles in it. Operator removed all items from handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals near the near handwashing sink. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee soda can in the walk in cooler. Operator removed soda can. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.