QUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC
3701 N ANDREWS AVE · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33309
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. Cooked pork stored in walk in cooler with mold like growth. See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach behind wall mounted internet router on wall in ware washing area. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of gasket of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine in ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach on ground under three compartment sink in kitchen **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed accumulation of roach excrement around wall mounted internet router on wall in ware washing area **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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. cooked beef (47F); cooked rice (49F); refried beans (48F); cooked white rice (48F); raw chicken (47F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (47F); cooked rice (49F); refried beans (48F); cooked white rice (48F); raw chicken (47F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oven: cooked rice (120F-130F – Hot Holding) being held inside of oven with no temperature control. Operator states rice was reheated approximately 1.5 hours ago, operator reheated to 165F and put in steam table **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook line employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink. Instructed employee to rewash hands at designated hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Steven Villatoro-Calito 3-6-19 **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in prep area hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Probe thermometer provided on poor repair. Probe attached to handle by wire **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roach on ground in prep area next to kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area Observed 3 dead roaches on ground in walk in cooler. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under storage rack in kitchen Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in control device located behind ansul tank on wall on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground at front counter not in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach inside of 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of door frame/on hinge at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep/ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.