Inspection Report

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THE WHOLE ENCHILADA FRESH MEX GRILL

4115 N FEDERAL HWY · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3453724
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8745874
DBPR license1620017

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 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 4

#4High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. -Employee washed hands and dried on pants, reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employee, employee washed hands and used paper towels to wash hands, printed hand washing procedure in Spanish to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee washed dishes, put on gloves and began food preparation. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and glove usage with employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler; Raw shrimp over cooked ground beef, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front steam table; Cooked chicken 109F observed under no temperature control, operator placed on flat top to reheat. To 165 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Coca-Cola Drink machine nozzle.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Prep area; 1) 2 large buckets stored in sink, Operator stored properly. 2) Large amount of food particles in sink as evidence sink is also being utilized as a dump sink. Reviewed proper hand washing sink usage with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate27-24-5

Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. -79F

#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Front line 78F -Prep area 79F

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.

#2Basic33-24-4

Basic – Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. -Missing lid for right side of dumpster.

#3Basic29-20-5

Basic – Very slow draining water in handwash sink in prep area. Operator removed food particles, sink draining efficiently. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.