EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT
2149 N UNIVERSITY DR · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33071
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and tortilla stored in same container at flip top cooler. Operator removed tortillas from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked beef stews in walk in cooler. Operator relocate stews to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties (51F – Cold Holding); shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Beef (51F – Cold Holding) in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, items removed from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marked on an open gallon of whole milk stored in cooler. Per operator, milk open on 10/10/2026. Operator correctly date marked after opening **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked soup stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, soup cooked on 10/10/2026. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with degreaser at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 5
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects on fly sticker traps in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed box with unwashed lemons stored over sour cream in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:28 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.