Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ERIC'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT

625 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33060

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2870286
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6857065
DBPR license1609404

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 1, 2019 1:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 2, 2019 11:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled money and then scooped ice with clean scoop at ice bin in dining room without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches under water heater area. Observed 3 live roaches in glue trap next to microwave oven. Observed 2 dead behind grill, 2 on side of reach in cooler and approximately 8 dead at loose wall attachment behind water heater area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate53A-01-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Soda machine with attached ice bin for scooping ice is in the back of the dining room area. No hand wash sink is available at ice scooping location. Observed wait staff scoop ice for drinks.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-44-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cases of produce, open plastic crate of cilantro and bag of onions on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall covering is loose and unattached at water heater area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-47-5

Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Tripe in container thawing at room temperature. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.