Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

TAQUERIA MICHOACANA

608 S SR 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3398386
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8525219
DBPR license1617865

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink bottle water then engaged in peeling apples.

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in contact with a non food grade t shirt bag in steam table **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

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

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at three compartment sink.

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in a container of salsa in beverage cooler. Observed plastic bowl in the rice container.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket sitting on top of container of sugar. Employee removed Observed employee cellphone on prep table shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to employee the correct order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on flip top cooler.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tomalli in Atosa reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.