Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ALTA VACA GRILL

7740 NOVA DR B 1 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3355425
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374685
DBPR license1621270

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over Parmesan cheese. Operator moved cheese to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Emailed operator bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container of liquid soap and wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink next to flip top cooler at front counter.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made chimichurri in walk-in cooler per operator made Sunday.

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.

Basic 3

#1Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.