Inspection Report

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EL MACHETICO

207 N. HIATUS ROAD #101 · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33026

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3770428
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13891382
DBPR license1625073

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#5High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed containers dishwasher handled dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from Dishmachine. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a dead spider on walk in Cooler floor Operator removed dead spider **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pork sitting on top of container with raw pork Operator discarded cooked pork **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes and bananas Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to food preparation table blocked by garbage can. Operator removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handles used to scoop beans, sugar and rice and salt **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potatoes stored on Walk In Cooler floor Operator removed potatoes from off walk in cooler floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Employee removed food stored near sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator added water until the required minimum strength was attained **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.