EL CAMINO MEXICAN SOUL FOOD AND TEQUILA BAR
817 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954.530.1188
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...3 fly flying around around at dishwashing area. Employee eliminated fly by the spray at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068402 | Sep 19, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2022004548 | Dec 17, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, there was a pint size container stored inside the chopped onions. The container was used to dispense the food. The container was removed
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw chorizo was stored over raw prepped jalapeños and onions. The produce was moved.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee ate prepared watermelon for customers orders then handled clean equipment without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Prep station reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat wrapped cake, operator stored properly.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 1. Employee eating prepared watermelon at prep station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Utensils in standing water 87F, observed under no heat, operator placed on flat top to heat to 135F.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing station.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, at cookline, operator fixed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar, operator fixed during inspection.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep room. Hand sink blocked by mop and bucket. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in dry storage areas.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers of agave stored on floor in dry storage.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All bar soda guns.
Sep 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in back ice machine room must be reinstalled as per plans.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area with standing water.
Sep 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 - main (Chlorine - 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quat 200ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 small flying insects in prep area on clipboard hanging from ceiling. Approximately 5 additional small flying insects on wall in prep room above blenders. Flying insects did not land on any food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell egg stored over ready to eat cream. Operator stored all items properly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage (water) without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Operator had employee properly wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Magnetic knife rack with clean knives visibly soiled. - 2 bar soda guns.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in back ice machine room must be reinstalled as per plans.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom. Operator replaced.
Wild bird present inside establishment. 1 bird inside establishments by wait station. Operator removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Employee restroom upstairs.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Upstairs alcohol storage room - visibly soiled cardboard on shelving with wine storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on Cookline prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area with standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in all upstairs dry storage rooms.
Ice buildup bar in reach-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 10 live fly, flying around dishwashing area, prep area ( dishwashing and prep area is same area) landing on the cleaned pan, landing on onion in vinaigrette containers ( food was covered ).... 1 live flying around kitchen by the hot holding area at taco station.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food contaminated by fly, fly landing on onion vinaigrette containers
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container stored in hand washing sink at expo line. Employee removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scooping ice with cup at bar, employee removed cup
Food contaminated by fly. See stop sale.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...3 fly flying around around at dishwashing area. Employee eliminated fly by the spray at time of inspection.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container...covered cut cilantro with paper towel in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed paper towel
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...flan 53F, 3 leache 54F, whipped cream 54F, empanadas 55F, octopus 54F, raw sea food 51F, arugula 59F in reach in drawer across from fryer in kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Chef removed food to walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean utensils Knives stored between equipment at kitchen. Employee removed
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash... SS spoons stored front of the handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee discarded sppons.
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