CASA BORINQUEN
6519 TAFT ST, Hollywood FL 33024
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
FEB 24
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in light shield at utensils storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. 3 containers of prepared conch in walk in cooler missing date removed from freezer. Per employee removed today and date was added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of salt on dry goods shelf. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. 1) Containers of fryer oil on flour opposite dry goods shelf. 2) Buckets of peeled plantains on floor by back prep area. Employee moved buckets up onto floor racks.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils with standing water on prep table beside grill. Manager dumped water and replaced utensils.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior has food debris/grease buildup.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in Daewoo fridge in back prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and salt on dry goods shelf missing labels. Employee labeled both.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cap in bulk salt container. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioner vent in side store room have dust buildup.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil and cases of plastic water bottles on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water between grill and stovetop.
Stored food not covered. Container of salt on dry goods shelf not covered. Employee covered with plastic wrap.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on dry goods shelf not labeled. Manager added label.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of salt. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with water damage visible in side storage room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet while preparing food items. Employee removed.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tray of unwrapped plastic spoons at front counter not presented with all handles facing same direction.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single shelving unit in walk in cooler showing rust pitting.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of salt on top of fliptop unit in kitchen not marked. Manager labeled. 2) Bulk container of salt on back prep table not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jul 19, 2024□ 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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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of Frigidaire freezer with exposed insulation.
May 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on cutting board at cookline.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In water heater room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of Frigidaire freezer with exposed insulation.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers with cooked chicken dated 4/29/2024 in walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken exceeded 7 days after cooking. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed precooked pork cold held at 45F. Per operator, pork placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed from refrigerator since. Observed cooked pork dated 05/05/2024 cold held at 45F-46F in walk in cooler. Item did not removed from unit since. Observed cooked cooked conch (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (45F - Cold Holding). Both items cooked on 05/05/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked pork cold held at 45F. Per operator, pork placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed from refrigerator since. See stop sale. -Observed cooked pork dated 05/05/2024 cold held at 45F-46F in walk in cooler. Item did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken cold held in walk in cooler at 44F. Observed cooked cooked conch (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (45F - Cold Holding). Both items cooked on 05/05/2024. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on cutting board at cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in wait station used to stored utensils.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 1 new employee without training or proof of responsibility.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in light shield at utensils storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In water heater room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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. Observed employee drinking from an open container at prep station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stocked piled before properly air dried
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in storage room.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at front line area. -Observed containers with plantains stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In rear prep station.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of Frigidaire freezer with exposed insulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Obsessed unwashed cases with produces stored over various containers with cooked foods.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. Emailed procedures
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made 02/16 not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 75F in kitchen. Observed hot water valve broken. Operator turned on hot water with pliers. Water temperature at 100F
1.Light shield soiled,damaged/in disrepair in dry storage area. 2. Light shield chipped/ broken from standing light in prep room.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in prep room.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind hand wash sink in prep room.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area and dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to exit door in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80F in cook line. Operator discarded water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep room.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve under hand sink in kitchen broken or in disrepair.
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.