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EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT

2149 N UNIVERSITY DR · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33071

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3338878
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358137
DBPR license1622807

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron then touched clean utensils on the hot line – operator instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands – employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 – ; cut tomato (51F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F – Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours – see stop sale. walk in cooler – cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (50F – Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F – Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 – ; cut tomato (51F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F – Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours – see stop sale. walk in cooler – cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F – Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (50F – Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F – Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic21-04-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator to remove from above prep table next to back door. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.