Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ASADOS EL PAISA BROWARD

4828 N UNIVERSITY DR · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3748045
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13786547
DBPR license1624311

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 31, 2026 3:43 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 1, 2026 4:08 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw pork stored over ripe plantains in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler. -Observed raw pork stored over open container with salsa in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 4 live roaches inside paper towel dispenser at cook line . -Observed 2 live roaches crawling on clean plates stored inside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch raw pork and then handle clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food containers stored inside handwashing sink **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employees training available at this time. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed no proof that employees were informed of their health responsibilities at this time. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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 salsas and soup stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items prepared on 08/29/2026. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18Intermediate16-08-4

Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-14-4

Basic – Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a splash guard needed between hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on rice container. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salsa and soup stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. -Observed an uncovered container with raw rice stored in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.