EL TAQUITO IV
917 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw chicken, removed gloves, put on new gloves and touched clean utensils to dispense refried beans without washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter flip top cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler – soiled cardboard on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Visibly soiled cardboard on dry storage area shelves.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on visibly soiled ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Under prep area sink. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:41 PM.
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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.