EL PREGON RESTAURANT LLC
904 N 30 RD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33021
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In FRIGIDAIRE reach in freezer, whole raw beef tenderloins above boxes of cooked mussels. Manager moved mussels to top of freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Frigidaire reach in freezer. Whole raw beef tenderloins above bags of raw shrimp. Manager inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter DISPLAY CASE – empanadas (66F – Hot Holding). Per employee, cooked and in case just over 1 hr. Unit turned off. Employee returned empanadas to oven to reheat and turned on unit to maintain hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sinks at front counter and in kitchen used for other purposes evidenced by coffee cups and plates in sinks. Employee cleared both sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche items on menu not marked to indicate raw food items. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation** **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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of soup in reach in freezer missing date mark from preparation. **Warning**
Basic 4
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing bracelet. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in storage area just behind kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet top around hand sink in kitchen has mold like buildup. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen shrimp in standing water at triple sink. Employee turned on running water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:33 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.