Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

QUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC

3701 N ANDREWS AVE · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3716644
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13849879
DBPR license1623974

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: Observed approximately 9 live roaches in establishment **Time Extended**

Warning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate14-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in establishment **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.