TAQUERIA EL JOVENAZO
7130 KIMBERLY BLVD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-07-5High Priority – Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the True Refrigerator- observed a cartoon of raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef- operator removed the raw shell eggs from the refrigerator and stored on the bottom shelf of the flip top cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed 2 live roaches on the wall located above the triple sink area. 2) Observed 2 live roaches inside of the unused Kelvinator refrigerator located in the kitchen area across from the hand sink. 3) Observed 1 live roach on the floor located in the kitchen prep area. 2) Observed over 20 live roaches inside of the unused Kelvinator Reach in freezer located across from the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Flip top cooler- shredded lettuce (50°F) 2)True Refrigerator- cooked white rice (51°F); cooked beef (45-46°F) Prepared over 24 hours ago, per operator.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Flip top cooler- shredded lettuce (50°F) 2)True Refrigerator- cooked white rice (51°F); cooked beef (45-46°F) Prepared over 24 hours ago, per operator. See stop sale.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – 1) Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the kitchen area- operator drained the dirty water from the hand sink. 2) Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In the kitchen area- operator removed the two frying baskets out of the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-13-4Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In the Warewashing area- operator drained the soiled water, removed the large food particles, washed and sanitized the hand sink with chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Glassdoor cooler- cooked cow tongue; cooked ribs and cooked shredded beef prepared over 24 hours ago, per operator.
Basic 11
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the flip top cooler.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the dish shelf across from the stored plates. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened bottle of water stored on top of the prep table in the kitchen area- operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelets and a watch while preparing food.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen and Warewashing area- operator began to mop both areas. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In the kitchen area behind the flip top cooler.
33-33-4Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed 1 Kelvinator Refrigerator and 1 Kelvinator reach in freezer not in use.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. In the kitchen area- observed the drain line disconnected. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the ware washing storage area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. True reach in freezer- bowls of fish.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.