Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

EL TIBURON USA INC

3291 W SUNRISE BLVD #117 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33311

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3091707
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7613689
DBPR license1622564

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 14, 2021 11:24 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 15, 2021 9:22 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 dead fly inside fresh fish display case in kitchen. Operator removed fly and sanitized case. 1 live fly landing on to go containers. Operator discarded tray. 8 flying flies in kitchen landing on cutting boards, preparation tables, food covers. Operator unable to kill **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For fresh Swai to be used for the preparation of ceviche. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass cooler : milk 44°, raw chicken 44° .Per operator foods purchased this morning. In unit less than 4 hours. Unit not set at coldest temperature. Operator moved all food items to chest freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate51-16-7

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 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria, Alba and Telma **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not available for ceviche. Printed and provided advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic21-07-4

Basic – 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Oppm . Operator prepared new mix.now 100ppm **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed doors. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet paper all over the floor. Sinks dirty. Swap shop was notified. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Cold handle missing at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 2 door glass cooler in kitchen: gaskets torn, handle missing. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towels under 3 cutting boards. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Kitchen Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.