EL CARNAL
8038 W SAMPLE RD, Margate FL 33065 · 9543248535
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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 provided to be posted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in main line kitchen filled with food debris
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bag of single service plates on floor. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beer bottle and coca cola can on counter. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water by grill. 117F. Operator removed
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in container of water at 105F. Operator turned heat on stove to reheat to 135F
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in large flip top cooler
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Left kitchen flip top cooler cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left kitchen flip top cooler cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food cold holding in unit over night. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler cards expired July of 2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of chlorine not labeled. Operator labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep shelf next to sellable foods for the public. Operator removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between flip top coolers
Jan 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of cooking utensils stored in employee hand wash sink.operator removed container
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream station added in lobby no plan review. No hand wash sink installed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at female bathroom door
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in right flip top cooler operator inverted
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in prep area freezer. Operator properly separated
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hand with gloves on. Operator took off gloves to wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Prep area-Steak 100F hot holding for 1 hour no temperature control. Operator reheated steak. 2. Cookline- beef (125-148F - Hot Holding). Per operator items hot holding less than four hours. Observed food overfilled in container. Operator reheated food and separated into two container for proper hot holding.
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. Reviewed illnesses with operator. Provided handout
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1.At 10:50am refried beans 134F heated cooling for 1 hour to 125F at 11:05am. 2. At 10:50am steak 125F heated cooling for 1 hour to 112 Fat 11:05am. Observed items cooling in room temperature environment. At this rate proper cooling from 135F to 70F in 2 hours will not occur. Operator placed items in reach in freezer to rapid chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of cooking utensils stored in employee hand wash sink.operator removed container
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream station added in lobby no plan review. No hand wash sink installed
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. Observed tcs foods removed from freezer today containing old time marking date marked 10-17. Operator relabeled date ark
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Clorox bottle in prep area table. Operator labeled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at female bathroom door
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between flip top coolers. Operator properly stored
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam food container not inspected at kitchen. Operator inverted
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Traulsen 3 door reach in cooler, cooked beans (49F - Cooling). Per date mark on container prepared on 7-1-24. See stop sale.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher not performing a sanitization step at triple sink. Advised with manager to have dishwasher make sanitizer sink and sanitize all items just washed. Dishwasher did do.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Traulsen 3 door reach in cooler, cooked beans (49F - Cooling). Per date mark on container prepared on 7-1-24.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Colander full of cilantro on top of back kitchen hand sink. Employee moved bowl to prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen hand sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled.
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Traulsen reach in cooler, rice (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); pork (46F - Cooling). Per employee and date marks all items prepared and in cooler on 1-10. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In back prep area, covered buckets stewed beef (89-100F - Cooling). Per employee cooling 3 hrs. Employee separated beef into smaller containers and moved to cooked to rapid chill to 70F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In back storage area, open bucket condensed milk pie mix (75F - Cold Holding). Per employee opened on 1-10. 2) In Traulsen reach in cooler, containers shredded cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per date labels in unit more than 24 hrs. 3) In Traulsen reach in cooler, rice (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken (47F - Cooling); pork (46F - Cooling). Per employee and date marks all items prepared and in cooler on 1-10.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In back storage area, open bucket condensed milk pie mix (75F - Cold Holding). Per employee opened on 1-10. See stop sale. 2) In Traulsen reach in cooler, containers shredded cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per date labels in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In front cold display, house made individual rice puddings, jerky with condensed milk, and cakes missing date marks.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. New trash can replaced in restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container sugar in back storage area not labeled. Employee added label.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork cold held at 45°F in flip top cooler. Pork was overstocked in container about chill rim. Per operator, cook pork placed in refrigerator from overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork cold held at 45°F in flip top cooler. Pork was overstocked in container about chill rim. Per operator, cook pork placed in refrigerator from overnight. See stop sale.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A poster has been given to the operator.
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 chicken, beef and pork stored in Traulsen refrigerator. Per operator, all items were cooked on 07/18/2023.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salt in storage area. Operator covered container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator place cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container
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