Inspection Report

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EL CARBONERO RESTAURANT

320 NE 38TH ST · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3492075
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8854482
DBPR license1624005

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary test kit used to test chlorine sanitizer

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 Compartment sink and prep table

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.