MIXTECA
6882 NW 20 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 7542057934
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid ant and roach spray on chemical shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in cook line flip top, operator reorganized
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 with operator and provided big six hand out
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beans cooling for 10 minutes at 1:40 (124F-130F - Cooling) to 119F at 2:40. Beans being cooled at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs undercooked per customer request. No consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided to operator. Operator posted
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Stored food not covered. Cooked tamales stored in reach in freezer not covered, operator covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked pork thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator set up sanitizer and put wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Rice 96F @ 2:10 cooling since 1:55 rechecked 92F at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to quickly chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towel and food particles in hand washing sink at front counter. Employee cleaned.
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 multiple packages of shredded chicken black beans purée.and beef.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside a container of cooked steak in walk-in cooler. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor. Employee elevated.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open can of coke stored in top portion of flip top cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of dried beans not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken 31F and beef 28F on table out at room temperature. Employee placed in walk-in cooler sliced.
Working containers of food (flour)removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Observed in walk-in cooler tomato sauce (52-55F - Cooling) in deep plastic 5 gallon container per operator prepared yesterday morning and held in walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken stored on top of cooked pork. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler tomato sauce (52-55F - Cooling) in deep plastic 5 gallon container per operator prepared yesterday morning and held in walk-in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in lower flip top cooler cooked beef (50-51F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed into flip top less than two hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed into flip top walk-in cooler to quickly chill
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler tomato sauce (52-55F - Cooling) in deep plastic 5 gallon container per operator prepared yesterday morning and held in walk-in cooler overnight.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on shelf next to clean dishes operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch garbage can then engage in food preparation without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sliced onions stored in direct contact with a have a nice day t shirt to go bag. Operator placed in food grade bags.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of grill cleaner, bleach and degreaser. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over small make table. Operator move make table so device is not over make table
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid ant and roach spray on chemical shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over yellow corn chips in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on lower shelf.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa in flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator elevated.
Stored food not covered. Observed salsa verde, refried beans,taco salsa,enchilada salsa not covered in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups not inverted at server area. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef uncovered at walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator removed and inverted.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pieces of food on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator cleaned.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on mop bucket. Operator hung up.
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