EL COJIDO RESTAURANT
5843 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321
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 2
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
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/ Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to fryer. Employee replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Plantain in Reach In Cooler **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains dark colored liquid identified as degreaser Owner labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glass of drinking water. Owner removed item **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. under Handwash sink at Front counter
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Carton boxes of plantains on kitchen floor. Owner placed boxes on plastic crates **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked plantainin Reach In Cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:14 PM.
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.