Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHICANO EXPRESS

4528 N UNIVERSITY BLVD · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2903447
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6969812
DBPR license1622557

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 18, 2019 3:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 19, 2019 1:40 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 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 3

#5High Priority08A-18-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Raw Beef over raw fish, raw chicken over raw pork. Items stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall by cook line. Observed 2 live roaches on wall of back kitchen where spices are stored. Observed 1 live by 3 compartment sink 3 live in between cracks of wooden shelves **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed on ledge by 3 compartment sink and I corner of wall where painted wood shelves by 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On ice deflector **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead under 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Under stove **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-47-5

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

Warning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.