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EL TIBURON USA INC

3291 W SUNRISE BLVD #117, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 786.222.6039

Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622564
Grade history
AUG 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, 3 live flies landing on dirty bowl in kitchen. Operator removed and eliminated flies.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021048127Oct 15, 2021Nov 19, 2021$400
2--2018037586Jun 22, 2018Sep 19, 2018$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at the triple sink. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water draining onto floor surface. Observed both 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink drain directly onto floor.
Basic/29-03-4
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed light fixture in exhaust hood hanging by wires.
/47-03-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, 3 live flies landing on dirty bowl in kitchen. Operator removed and eliminated flies.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No dates observed.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, bar towel in sink, kitchen. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs and plastic soda bottles stored directly on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic/14-34-4
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 cooler units missing Ambient thermometers.
Basic/05-09-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored directly on the floor. Operator relocated to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed all Food Handler certification expired 10-14-2023.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large cutting board at main prep station deeply grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed above ware wash sink.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation

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.