Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAQUERIA EL JOVENAZO

7130 KIMBERLY BLVD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3107399
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7639960
DBPR license1623014

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 25, 2021 12:32 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 26, 2021 11:16 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen at counter top and low boy cooler- observed containers of roach killer spray and Operator using spray to kill live roaches.

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Main kitchen counter top cooler cutting board- observed 1 live roach crawling on cutting board. Main kitchen low boy cooler- observed 1 live roach crawling underneath low bow cooler on the floor. Main kitchen behind microwave-observed 1 live roach crawling on wall. Front counter behind true reach in cooler- observed 16 live roaches crawling on the wall, inside electric socket and on electric wires.

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed roach killer spray being stored at counter top and low boy cooler.

#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen HWS- observed spatula inside HWS.

Basic 5

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main kitchen- observed at all cooler, counter top cooler and low boy cooler.

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Front counter underneath expo window- observed hole in wall approximately 6×4 inches. Dry storage room at rear exit door- observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen counter top cooler- observed 2 ounce container inside salsa.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Main kitchen microwave- observed microwave heavy soiled with grease accumulation and food debris.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Main kitchen- observed 20 pound bag of sugar open with no cover or protection.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:04 PM.

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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.