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OLE OLE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

8100 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33324 · 954.476.8100

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats230
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1613705
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Sent proper bodily fluids operation to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025053159Jul 2, 2025Aug 7, 2025$400
2--2023039029Jun 27, 2023Aug 21, 2023$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump food into the handwashing sink on the cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the soda machines.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Observed several commercially processed packages of vacuum sealed fish, with a label indicating to thaw out of vacuum sealed packaging, still in vacuum sealed packaging while completely thawed. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Observed several commercially processed packages of vacuum sealed fish, with a label indicating to thaw out of vacuum sealed packaging, still in vacuum sealed packaging while completely thawed. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee cake stored over salads for customers. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at bar. Operator added sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Observed at bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Advised operator to use primary dish machine in kitchen area.
High priority/22-41-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Sent proper bodily fluids operation to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed throughout cookline several cutting boards with large grooves containing food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar area a wet wiping cloth left on top on reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pulled pork in low boy cooler on cook line. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips. Sanitizer buckets using quaternary as sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed styrofoam cup on prep table. Operator voluntary discarded in trash.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve napkins on the floor in storage room. Operator elevated.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple towels on tables in preparation area and cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with cooking oil. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken not vertical separated from steak in beverage air refrigerator. Operator relocated raw chicken.
High priority/08A-24-5/Corrected On-Site
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/ -Observed Wilson Blanco food manager certification expired on 08/21/2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at dishwashing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knife stored between flip top cooker and wall at cookline. Operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine levetiracetam on shelf stored with container of cornflakes and gram cracker crumbs,cracker crumbs. Employee removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) in a container sitting on top of ice. Per operator held less than one hour. Operator inserted container into the ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of container of garlic salt. Employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator uses "day marks" not DATE marks. Observed Shredded chicken, black beans, chunk beef, all more than 24 hours, day marks only.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser at dish room. Operator provided label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knives and pizza cutters all stored between equipment. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Pots and pan shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

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.