ORALE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2041 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954.367.6795
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In small storage alcove behind bar, 1) approximately 7 small flying insects around soda syrup boxes and dirty dish rack 2) 9 small flying insects landed on soda syrup lines, soda syrup boxes, and empty plastic containers beside dirty dish rack.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024024205 | Apr 8, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2021034615 | Jul 7, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In kitchen 3 door reach in freezer, tamales stored in standard plastic to go bags. Employee began to switch to proper storage bags.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one split.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as dump sink evidenced by ice and straw in sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on service cart by bar. Employee labeled as table cleaner.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by bar triple sink not secured
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light along bottom of back door.
Food stored on floor. 1) Containers of shortening on floor in dry storage. 2) Buckets of pico de gallo and salsa on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk container. Manager removed scoop handle and stored properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on buckets of pico de gallo in walk in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Kitchen hand sink slow draining.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line on holster at bar.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Hoses inserted into wrong chemicals. Operator properly placed hoses, primed retested at 50ppm chlorine
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares without removing gloves washing hands and putting on new gloves. Discussed with operator, operator instructed employees to remove gloves and wash hands
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse glass at bar hand wash sink. Discussed with employee. Employee moved glass to ware washing area. Observed same hand wash sink also being used as dump sink. Discussed with operator
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Juan Sierra 5-7-24, CFM arrived at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chile rellenos prepared on 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles at wait station containing purple substance not labeled. Operator labeled table cleaner
Equipment in poor repair. Cabinet door at bar in poor repair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen, in corner in front of walk in cooler
Food stored outside. Canned tomatoes stored in outside storage area, operator/employees started to move to upstairs storage/office area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, hood filters, ansul system pipes soiled with grease. Top of dish machine soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator refilled
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Cabinet door at bar in poor repair
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned at time of inspection
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at cook line flip top
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at drawers under flat top reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator repaired at time of inspection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at prep sink next to triple sink, kitchen hand wash sink. Operator repaired hand wash sink at time of inspection
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting tomatoes to be used for salsa with bare hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-24. Operator renewed at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw ready to eat ceviche date marked 11-25. Cooked beef birria date marked 11-25. Cooked pork carnitas date marked 11-24. See stop sale.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Food stored on floor. Pan of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at cook line flip top doors
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line 3 door glass
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under triple sink
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed outside of walk in cooler/in prep room
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above steam table
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 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. cooked refried beans (65-70F - Cooling. Per operator beans were cooked yesterday and have been cooling overnight. See Stop Sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked refried beans (65-70F - Cooling. Per operator beans were cooked yesterday and have been cooling overnight. See stop sale.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands then proceed to handle utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands, removed utensils to ware washing area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at Walk-In Cooler: greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw steak (45F); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F); chicken broth (45F); sour cream (47F); cooked chicken (54F); cream (57F). Per operator in unit over 24 hours. Monitored temperature for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperatures. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at Walk-In Cooler: greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw steak (45F); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F); chicken broth (45F); sour cream (47F); cooked chicken (54F); cream (57F). Per operator in unit over 24 hours. Monitored temperature for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperatures. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
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. Provided big six hand out to operator and reviewed
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. Provided form to operator. Operator posted.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed outside of walk in cooler/in prep room
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above steam table
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Instructed operator how to set up sanitizer bucket. Operator placed wiping cloth in solution.
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Claudia Mantano 1-23-2019
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Claudia Montano 1-23-2019 Person in Charge Juan Sierra
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At main bar.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate5 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. On top of lowboy reach in cooler by cook line under no time or temperature control, container of rice (89F -Cooling). Per employee, rice reheated approximately 4 hours earlier and placed on cooler for later use. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In small storage alcove behind bar, 1) approximately 7 small flying insects around soda syrup boxes and dirty dish rack 2) 9 small flying insects landed on soda syrup lines, soda syrup boxes, and empty plastic containers beside dirty dish rack.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cook line fliptop lower cooler, container of raw beef above containers of raw fish and pork. Employee inverted for proper separation.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On top of lowboy reach in cooler by cook line under no time or temperature control, container of rice (89F -Cooling). Per employee, rice reheated approximately 4 hours earlier and placed on cooler for later use.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
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/ Claudia Mantano 1-23-2019
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder at bar has mold like buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar area used as dump sink based on ice and food debris in sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Claudia Montano 1-23-2019 Person in Charge Juan Sierra
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on floor just inside back storage area behind triple sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher has wash sink set up in middle sink and no sanitizer sink set up.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor area under soda syrup boxes in alcove area behind bar has food/syrup build up on floor.
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of sauces and food items on floor in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by bar. Sign printed and provided.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At main bar.
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.