Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL COYOTE RESTAUANT INC

328 E DANIA BEACH BLVD · DANIA BEACH · Broward County · FL 33004

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3398939
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8527188
DBPR license1612841

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 26, 2023 4:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 27, 2023 4:39 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate3 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 3

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of pepper and carrots in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. 2) Container of raw chicken stored above container of cut lettuce in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager date marked 10-24-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1) 5 dead roaches under booths in dining room away from kitchen. 2) 4 dead roaches behind flat top in kitchen 3) 4 dead roaches in storage area away from kitchen. Manager removed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

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

Warning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.