EL MARIACHI
4625 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33067 · 954.825.0830
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At tall reach in cooler- raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle beef beef - operator moved ground beef to lower shelf.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015034250 | Jun 12, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $1,000 |
| 2--2015017348 | Mar 20, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken ove cur lettuce. Chef moved both items
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap for handwashing at handwashing sink on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine shows signs of black mold like substance
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in soda and beer room not secured.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling where pipes go into ceiling
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen in disrepair and missing tiles
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at restrooms
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut Avocado with stickers on cook line. Chef discarded cut avocado and removed the stickers and washed the other avocados before cutting
Dec 15, 2025Inspection 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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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee canned beverages stored in customer ice in prep area ice machine. Employee removed items. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food (ice) not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee canned beverages stored in customer ice in prep area ice machine. Employee removed items.
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top shelf of left hallway reach in cooler soiled with food debris/mold like substance.
Soiled wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen area.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the reach in cooler across from the triple sink, raw shrimp and raw eggs were stored over unwashed scallions. The shrimp and eggs were moved to another cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the dish washer
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dishmachine tested at 10 PPM. Operator primed machine, retesting at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked ready to eat pork in kitchen reach in cooler. Chef reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD 40 stored above clean knife storage above kitchen handwashing sink. Operator recognized.
Spray bottle containing surface cleaner not labeled in kitchen area. Operator labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen near handwashing sink.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A bottle of clear liquid and a bottle of red liquid in the dish area not labeled. The employee stated that the labels are ordered.
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the hallway double door reach in cooler, raw chicken was stored over cut onions, the items were rearranged in the kitchen reach in cooler, raw pork was stored over lettuce and tomatoes. The pork was moved.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat salsa. Operator moved pork to proper area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and bread crumbs not labeled. Operator placed proper labels on both containers.
Jul 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. At tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink- cooked black beans 46-49F at 1:30 ( cooling overnight)- food not prepared or portioned today- food stored in large volume- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F- see stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer non- food grade shopping bags used to store empanadas- educated operator- employee removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler raw shrimp stored over cooked pork - operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At tall reach in cooler- raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle beef beef - operator moved ground beef to lower shelf.
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. At tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink- cooked black beans 46-49F at 1:30 ( cooling overnight)- food not prepared or portioned today- food stored in large volume- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cookline- chicken 45-47F- cold holding, beef 45-47F - cold holding, chopped lettuce 46F- cold holding, sour cream-46F- cold holding,, tomatillo salsa 46F- cold holding, tomato salsa 46F- cold holding, shredded cheese 46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in ice bath to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler by cookline - sliced tomatoes 54-59F at 1:20 to 55-63F at 2:10 ( cooling since 1:00)- food above fill line-at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 4 hours- operator placed in ice bath to quick chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone stored over prep area counter by cookline- opera removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing golden jewelry on wrist while prepping food at cookline- operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Chips store$ on floor by cook line- operator moved off floor.
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.