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QUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC

3701 N ANDREWS AVE · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3501121
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8885772
DBPR license1623974

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024

#9High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. On shelf next to mop sink. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw hamburger patties over French fries. Operator stored correctly.

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed server washing hands in prep sink.

#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claudia A Calito

#13Intermediate05-08-4

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

#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board for flip top cooler

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop resting on top of ice machine. Operator stored in clean pan **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen located by dishwasher.

#5Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop wet nesting in mop sink

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt and sugar on shelf above microwave oven.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.