EL COYOTE RESTAUANT INC
328 E DANIA BEACH BLVD, Dania Beach FL 33004
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked meat. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no soap provided at handwashing sink. Operator provided soap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen on cook line, floor soiled under vent hood with grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, flip top cooler interior soils with food debris.
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, Rae beef stored over produce. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Sergio Barrantes, can not locate certified food manager certification.
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. Owner Sergio Barrantes. A not locate food handler training for employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no soap at handwashing sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen, sliding door reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In kitchen, ice buildup up in white chest freezer.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Glass cooler-Shredded cheese, sour cream and cheese cake, opens two days ago. Employee labeled
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. Poster emailed to manager.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager brought chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass cooler-Marinara sauce, cooked chicken, made two days ago. Employee dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Coffee station. - Restrooms. Emailed sings to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters, build up of grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2) glass cooler bottom shelf -soiled with raw animal blood stains.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage area not being organized or clean.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under cooking equipment, behind cooling equipment. -Storage area.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Raw beef stored over juices and milk inside glass front reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef to another reach in cooler and stored correctly. 2. Raw shell eggs stored over cut cabbage inside glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Storage shelf where pots and pans are stored soiled with debris. Operator cleaned shelf during inspection.
1.Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in cook line. 2. Ice buildup at the back of the flip top reach in cooler in cool line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage room and behind fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restrooms.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest freezer.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 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. Reach in cooler in cook line; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. See stop sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023. Operator paid during inspection. Confirmation # 237390014.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to chest freezer and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in cook line; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True glass front cooler in kitchen;raw beef (46F); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours ago in unit per manager. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to hand wash sink in kitchen.
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 vomit procedures and provided to manager.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reach in cooler in cook line; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. Educate operator on proper cooling techniques. Provided flier to manager
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pot on floor in storage room. Operator elevated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest freezer.
Oct 27, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 27, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 26, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of pepper and carrots in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. 2) Container of raw chicken stored above container of cut lettuce in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager date marked 10-24-23
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1) 5 dead roaches under booths in dining room away from kitchen. 2) 4 dead roaches behind flat top in kitchen 3) 4 dead roaches in storage area away from kitchen. Manager removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
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.