EPAZOTE
6206 N FEDERAL HWY STE 111 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Mahi Mahi in ceviche. Operator removed item from menu until proper parasite destruction records are received. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer advisory must be in place. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in hot holding unit in t-shirt bag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat beans in prep area reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter – Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche and fish ceviche. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 4 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter – water 81F. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.