EL BUEN GUSTO
7227 NW 88 ST, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954.726.1010
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with sauce stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs followed by touching clean food container without changing gloves. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to change gloves and wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Educate operator after which, he change gloves and wash hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed plantains hot held at 130F in front line steam table. Per operator, plantains cooked 40 Minutes before the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on the unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitized.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed knife with handle stored in container with cake. Operator removed handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with sauces stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 7, 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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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle buried in arepa harina bulk container
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of pineapples
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee prepare raw chicken. When employee was finished preparing chicken and storing it inside the walk in cooler, employee changed his gloves before working on cut onions. No handwash in between.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in reach in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle buried in arepa harina bulk container
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting Wet wash cloth under cutting board onn prep table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container on top shelf not inverted, in hallway next to bathrooms
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hot items in front counter hot case on time control form all missing time mark. Per manager all items in unit at 7:00am when opened. Manager added time mark to 11:00am. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On kitchen stovetop, scrambled eggs with vegetables (114F - Hot Holding). Per employee prepared approximately 30minutes. Employee returned eggs to low fire and covered to container to reheat for proper hot holding. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dried milk residue on steaming wand of espresso machine. Employee cleaned wand. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of house made tamales in walk in freezer missing date marked when prepared. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee unopened beverages in bakery reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee started shift put gloves on without hand washing. Instructed to wash hands.
Raw pork stored over or with ready-to-eat potatoes in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed and placed in appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in baking station at 72F, out of temperature stored at no temperature control under prep table less than 4 hours. Operator time marked 10am - 2pm as needed to be used at room temperature. Operator pulled from cooler, no preparation done today.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not properly date marked. Wait station, flan at 42F prepared over 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on freezer floor. -2 plastic containers of chicken and ground beef.
In-use dirty tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of cough syrup on dry good shelf in kitchen. Employee placed in personal backpack.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, bag of non commercially wrapped chicken in bus pan with bags of non commercially wrapped beef. Manager moved chicken to lower shelf with other chicken.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen reading 200ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates and cups in front counter hand sink closest to kitchen door. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags hanging on dry goods shelf in baking area and dry storage are.
Stored food not covered. Container of prepared salad in glassfront beverage cooler at front counter not covered.
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