Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GONZOS EMPANADAS

8351 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3716491
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754984
DBPR license1624879

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer stored at over 200 ppm. Operator correct sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of opened 2 days ago not dated in front reach in cooler. Operator dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by equipment. Operator removed equipment from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee hired two weeks ago without food training or Employee Health Form. Emailed Employee Health Form to operator.

#8Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handwashing sink in kitchen unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced batteries. Soap dispenser able to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed onions from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with black, mold like substance.

#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris and grease , behind handwashing sink and prep table with slicer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.