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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 dateAugust 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3704232
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13742709
DBPR license1623550

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 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 4

#3High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved trash can proceeded to grab a clean container with cooked food without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above containers of sauces breads, soup and cooked Rice in Double Doors glass reach in cooler. Inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Soup (46-47F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (47F); Cooked Tripe Soup (47F – Cold Holding); Pork Soup (46-47F – Cold Holding); Cow Foot (47-48F Cold Holding) Per Cook Food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Soup (46-47F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (47F); Cooked Tripe Soup (47F – Cold Holding); Pork Soup (46-47F – Cold Holding); Cow Foot (47-48F Cold Holding) Per Cook Food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels provided at handwash sink in preparation area. Replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets while preparing food cooking and serving.

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored soup and cooked meat not covered in double doors glass reach in cooler in prep area. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.