EL CARBONERO RESTAURANT
320 NE 38TH ST · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33334
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (83F – Cooling); beans with cheese (58F – Cooling); Chicharron with cheese (60F – Cooling); chicken stew (49F – Cooling); cooked rice (52F – Cooling); cooked beans (50F – Cooling); cooked ribs (48F – Cooling); refried beans (48F – Cooling). Per operator, all foods cooked yesterday and stored in the walk in cooler. See stop sale **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In standing freezer Raw chicken stored in direct contact in "Thank you" plastic bag. Operator removed and stored in container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (83F – Cooling); beans with cheese (58F – Cooling); Chicharron with cheese (60F – Cooling); chicken stew (49F – Cooling); cooked rice (52F – Cooling); cooked beans (50F – Cooling); cooked ribs (48F – Cooling); refried beans (48F – Cooling). Per operator, all foods cooked yesterday and stored in the walk in cooler. 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. Steam table: cooked beans (139F – Hot Holding) Operator stated food reheated prior to being held for 1 hour; food moved to be reheated to 165F+ to be held at 135F+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked chicken (83F – Cooling); beans with cheese (58F – Cooling); Chicharron with cheese (60F – Cooling); chicken stew (49F – Cooling); cooked rice (52F – Cooling); cooked beans (50F – Cooling); cooked ribs (48F – Cooling); refried beans (48F – Cooling). Per operator, all foods cooked yesterday and stored in the walk in cooler. See stop sale **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/ Elsa Martinez certification expired 4/10/26 **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel available at handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available during inspection **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwashing sink. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handlers certification expired on 9/8/26 **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 30, 2026 5:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.