ASADOS EL PAISA BROWARD
4828 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 954-818-3200
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed on line during inspection. Details confirm renewal.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019029852 | May 21, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | $160 |
| 2--2019034418 | Jun 28, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from cilantro in flip top cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 cooked beans stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, beans cooked on 02/21/2026. Operator correctly date marked.
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Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored inside container with salsas. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with beans and salsa stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen flip top; cut tomato (66F at 1218 to 65F at 1236 - Ambient Cooling since 1030am). Observed operator cooling in an open cooler, not properly seated inside cooler. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Major ice buildup up inside of reach in freezer near back entrance.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, containers of raw prepped chicken on shelf above open case of raw fish. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in kitchen blocked by container of clean utensils. Employee removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee replaced.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles above back door missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee on prep table at front of kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open top cup of coffee on prep table at front of kitchen. Employee discarded last of coffee and removed cup to wash.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on side of trash can next to fryer. Employee removed tongs and replaced with clean on prep table.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Inside of top to large chest freezer in kitchen damaged with exposed wires and insulation.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloths on prep table at front of kitchen.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic cutlery in containers at front bar not presented with all handles facing same way.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed water leak in walk in cooler.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen stove; cooked beef (86F - Hot Holding), under not temperature control. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yomar Andrea 12-5-2019
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed water leak in walk in cooler.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled cell phone then not changing gloves
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 Compartment sink
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. Operator posted clean up posters for vomiting and diarrhea.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Operator removed garbage can
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed on line during inspection. Details confirm renewal.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice in reach in freezer in back hallway.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on top of back chest freezer.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food items in walk in cooler not covered.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.