CARTEL DE TACOS
10315 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 9547788725
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed: 1 live fly in dining area not touching or landing on anything 3 live flying insects inside kitchen area, not landing or touching anything. 2 live flying insects on paper towel dispenser inside kitchen near back entrance. 3 live flying insects in back storage area, flying and landing on walls near dry stored goods.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottled cleaners on shelf with food items on back storage rack. Manager michal's to lower shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded hose bibb at outside mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Styrofoam cup in container of salads in kitchen 3 door lowboy cooler. 2) Styrofoam cup in bulk container of sugar.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket on kitchen 3 door lowboy reach in hanging loose.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by cook line and in restroom. Signs provided to be printed and posted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of kitchen fliptop unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt containers not labeled.
Apr 2, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. After writing labels for food items on counter with bare hands, operator immediately donned gloves and started food prep. No handwash prior.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Live, small flying insects found Observed: 1 live fly in dining area not touching or landing on anything 3 live flying insects inside kitchen area, not landing or touching anything. 2 live flying insects on paper towel dispenser inside kitchen near back entrance. 3 live flying insects in back storage area, flying and landing on walls near dry stored goods.
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. 3 door lowboy cooler; milk (62F - Cold Holding); salsa, red (63F - Cold Holding); salsa, green (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods inside unit not portion or prepared today, in unit longer than 4hrs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door lowboy cooler; milk (62F - Cold Holding); salsa, red (63F - Cold Holding); salsa, green (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods inside unit not portion or prepared today, in unit longer than 4hrs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk inside 3 door lowboy cooler. Operator does not know original open date. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top; yellow rice (82F - Hot Holding). Observed food under no temperature control. As per operator food out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator reheated in microwave to 168F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk inside 3 door lowboy cooler. Operator does not know original open date. See stop sale.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink from an open cup in front of food preparation table inside kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food prep table.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed white used wiping cloth under cutting board on kitchen flip top.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign inside kitchen handwash sink near grill.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces and cheeses on top shelf in walk in cooler. Operator did not correct after verbal counsel
Food stored on floor. Observed container of horchata stored directly on floor. Operator removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed rag under cutting board next to flip top
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wash cloth stored over 2 drawer lowboy cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator did not correct after verbal counsel.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sani bucket placed directly on floor. Operator removed
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen preparation area floor tiles missing.
Oct 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage area, two cans of pineapple juice visibly rusted. Operator discarded cans during the inspection. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Flip top at cook line - 1. Cooked rice stored in thank you bag. 2. Bread stored in thank you bag. Operator removed items and stored in food grade containers.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted poster during inspection.
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. Printed poster for operator. Operator posted during inspection.
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. For two employees engaging in food preparation.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for Steak on the menu as per customer request. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted on the wall.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine hot water reaching 73F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In preparation area, 3 door low boy cooler - sanitary cup stored in tomato salsa. Operator discarded of sanitary cup and placed a scoop with handle above food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table next to cutting board. Employee removed phone and stored in designated are away from food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen preparation area floor tiles missing.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster to operator. Operator posted poster during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top lower cooler at cook line has standing water. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to ice machine faucet leaking when open.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over RTE fries in chest freezer. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler operator reorganized
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Review food borne illnesses with operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Two drawer cooler at flip top- at 2:55pm portioned steak 51F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 49F at 3:30pm. At this rate proper cooling tom41 F in four hours will not occur. Observed items covered cooling. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food in reach in cooler next to sellable food. Operator removed personal food from cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while working with food. Employee removed watch
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck to meat sauce container. Operator removed
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from working in dining area and put on gloves to assist with plating and preparing food items without washing hands first. Reviewed proper hand wash procedures with employees.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen mini fridge opposite cook line, container of raw chicken above containers of cheese and sauces. Employee moved chicken to bottom of ridge for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of fliptop cooler in kitchen, under no time or temperature control, container of black beans (51F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and container out of cooler approximately 1 hr. Employee returned container to walk in cooler to rechill.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In left steam well, shredded chicken 118F at 12:10pm (reheating from 10:30am) to 160F at 12:40pm. Employee moved chicken to stove to complete reheating above 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On small prep table opposite cook line, undo no time or temperature control, cooked beef (126-137F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (89F - Hot Holding). Per employee chicken cooked approximately 10:30am and beef cooked at 11:30am. Employee moved both items to stove to reheat and hot hood in steam well.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM - Humberto Toache Person in Charge - Surely Vega
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Tray with employee cell phone charger and ear bud container sitting next to clean pans on wire shelf next to fliptop unit. 2) Employee cell phone on front of fliptop unit in kitchen. 3) Employee bag on dry goods shelf in back storage area,
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in standing water by tabletop steam well. Employee dumped water and replaced utensils.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth at fliptop unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three containers of frozen cooked pork thawing on wire shelf next to fliptop unit in kitchen. Employee moved to containers to larger pan and placed under running water to thaw properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line and on shelf in kitchen not labeled.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 provided to be posted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus-pan on top of hand sink at end of cook line. Employee removed bus pan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Employee covered beverage container on prep tip of fliptop unit. Employee removed beverage. 2) Employee closed beverage container on dry hood shelf beside triple sink. Employee removed beverage.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken and pork in refrigerator. Operator removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee wash cup in handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
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.