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 dateDecember 27, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3167400
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7803247
DBPR license1623014

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 27, 2021 1:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 28, 2021 11:02 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored above cooked rice in true reach in cooler on cookline 2) Observed raw chicken stored above uncovered soups and sauces in saber glass door cooler in storage area.

#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in gasket of three doors flip top cooler where uncovered food items are srored in kitchen Approximately 5 live roaches in 2 doors reach in cooler in front of cookline 1 live roach on true reach in cooler by cookline

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bust pan with onions stored in handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dining room

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes ceiling tiles in storage room

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cuts no longer cleanable on three doors flip top cooler in kitchen.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on glue trap in imperial oven. Approximately 10 dead roaches on left side of cookline by true refrigerator. Approximately 10 dead roaches between water heater and asber reach in cooler in storage area 5 dead roaches under front counter in service area 3 dead roaches next to true reach in cooler in service area

#5Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching red sauce in true reach in cooler on cookline.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen. Observed interior of all reach in cooler soiled. Observed interior of imperial oven with excessive grease build up **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered in asber glass door reach in cooler in storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.