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EL CARBONERO RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497637
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8874577
DBPR license1624005

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over shredded lettuce ** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak; (50F – Cold Holding)Chicken soup; (48F – Cold Holding)Cooked chicken; (48F – Cold Holding); Tamales (48F – Cold Holding); Shrimp Ceviche (47F – Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (47F – Cold Holding) All food item found in Walk In Cooler. Food items not prepped or portioned today per manager. Steak; (49F)Cooked chayote; (49F)Cooked cabbage; (49F)Raw steak; (47F)Raw chicken; (57F); Shrimp Ceviche (48F – Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded pork (48F – Cold Holding)Shredded lettuce (47F- Cold Holding) All food items found in Flip top reach in cooler Items in flip top cooler prepped and cooked yesterday at 7.00pm **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store plastic bucket Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink Employee removed bucket from hand wash sink ** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken, cooked pork, cooked tamales. All food items were cooked 8 days ago and held in Walk In Cooler Manager dis card food items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic16-13-5

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. Observe employee washing and rinsing utensils but no sanitizing being done. Employee set up sanitizing section of 3 compartment sink then re washed rinse and sanitize utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizing buckets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.