Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ALTA VACA GRILL

7740 NOVA DR B 1 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3464447
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775444
DBPR license1621270

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertically separated from cheese in flip to cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate02C-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. Observed TCS cheese sliced on 10/11/2024 not date marked.

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate05-08-4

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

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce made on 10/11/2024.

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at handwashing sink at dishwashing area in disrepairs.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 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.