EL SARTEN CUBAN BUFFET LLC
6800 DYKES RD · SOUTHWEST RANCHES · Broward County · FL 33331
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed fruits and salads not protected by sneeze guard.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler – raw shell eggs stored over raw beef. Employee stored properly.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler – shredded beef (53F – Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature overnight. Item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler – shredded beef (53F – Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature overnight. Item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed near grill – garlic in oil (76F – Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed item under refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket at 200ppm (chlorine)
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hibachi station. Operator made sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at hibachi bar. Employee provided items **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sprayer near dishwasher machine without name label.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at -front counter -hibachi bar -bar
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed item in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket near dishwasher machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.