EL CARTEL DE LOS TACOS
7671 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 954-789-4046
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · 11 visits since August 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. Printed the clean up procedure. Operator posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023062584 | Oct 24, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $720 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at prep hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
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. Printed out employee health agreement for employee hired two weeks ago. Employee signed during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in salt container
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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 open drink on prep table
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at prep table in prep area. Operator discarded
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current food license not displayed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen flip top cooler contains cut marks
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw pork then proceeded to work worth clean food equipment without first washing hands and changing gloves reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands and changed gloves
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open steak over ready to eat mango chunks in reach in freezer. Operator stored food properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline- cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding). Per employee food hot holding less than four hours. Observed food under minimal temperature control. Employee placed food on stove top to reheat to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bag stored in hand sink. Employee removed trash bag
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink
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. No proof of training provided for employee hired over 60 days.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current food license not displayed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at kitchen flip top cooler contains cut marks
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Printed copy for operator operator had employees fill on site
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. Open drink on prep table. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided in men's rest room. Operator posted sign
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water at triple sink 78F
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. Employees hired one month ago no employee health agree form. Operator has employee sign health agreement
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sinks all 75F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom
Jun 4, 2024Call 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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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. Not provided for employee employee for less than 60 days/ 2 employees employed over 60 days without food handler certification
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in handwashing station in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot Water knob at ware washing area hand wash sink not functioning
Mar 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC; Kinga Salmon
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator 4 employees currently employed over 60 days; 2 provided
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. Not provided for employee employee for less than 60 days/ 2 employees employed over 60 days without food handler certification
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in handwashing station in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot Water knob at ware washing area hand wash sink not functioning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind front counter.
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Pound cake received from home kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fresh baked bread stored in grocery bag.
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 stored above raw beef in 2 door glass from reach in freezer. Operator reorganized in proper order.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Pound cake received from home kitchen.
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. ham (55F); cooked lasagna shell (55F); cheese (53F); sour cream (53F); Feta (54F); blue cheese (56F); provolone (55F); potato salad (51F); cooked crepe (51F); ricotta (53F); Raw bacon (51F); cooked pasta (53F); pizza sauce (48F); raw beef (51F); raw sausage (52F); raw chicken (49F) Per operator some items purchased today approximately 6.5 hours ago, other items have been in unit over night. Not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for approximately 45 minutes with no changes in temperature. Unknown time out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (55F); cooked lasagna shell (55F); cheese (53F); sour cream (53F); Feta (54F); blue cheese (56F); provolone (55F); potato salad (51F); cooked crepe (51F); ricotta (53F); Raw bacon (51F); cooked pasta (53F); pizza sauce (48F); raw beef (51F); raw sausage (52F); raw chicken (49F) Per operator some items purchased today approximately 6.5 hours ago, other items have been in unit over night. Not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for approximately 45 minutes with no changes in temperature. Unknown time out of temperature. 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. Ricotta cheese/milk in walk in cooler opened 2 days ago not date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Doe hook inside mixer in back of kitchen, large mold like substance. 2)Can opener soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC; Kinga Salmon
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator 4 employees currently employed over 60 days; 2 provided
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. Not provided for employee employee for less than 60 days/ 2 employees employed over 60 days without food handler certification
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in handwashing station in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in cooler doors/ walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup at condenser in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at 2 door low top freezer at pizza station heavily soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot Water knob at ware washing area hand wash sink not functioning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind front counter.
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hot case at the front counter, Spinach empanada (68F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (71F - Hot Holding) held less than 3 hours, placed in the oven to reheat to 165.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Plumbing system in disrepair. One knob at the hand sink not working by the triple sink.
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; 1. 2 live small flying insects on wall under triple sink 2. 2 live small flying insects flying under triple sink 3. 1 live small flying insect by utensils on prep table Operator has standing water in containers under the triple sink. Operator emptied containers, cleaned and sanitized area. No observed small live flying insects after cleaning.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak Philly in the reach in cooler next to the walk-in cooler in the prep area. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hot case at the front counter, Spinach empanada (68F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (71F - Hot Holding) held less than 3 hours, placed in the oven to reheat to 165°.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at the mop sink near back door.
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 the clean up procedure. Operator posted.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pizza sauce at 52° at 1:30p to 51° at 2:30p, cooling since 9am, in the walk in cooler. Operator transferred to shallow pans, uncovered, and relocated in the walk-in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink next to triple sink.
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. Printed employee reporting agreement. Operated reviewed and had employees sign.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on cooked mashed potato and prepared spinach dip. Prepared on 8/23/23 per operator. Operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of red cleaner stored on shelf near triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. 1.Heavy food debris under shelf in the walk-in cooler in the prep area. 2. Gaskets at the reach in freezer at the pizza counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink observed stored with food at the reach in freezer at the pizza counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. One knob at the hand sink not working by the triple sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go boxes above flip top by the oven, and foil pans at the front counter not stored inverted. Operator inverted.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink near triple sink in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt at the grill with no label. Operator labeled "salt" during inspection.
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.