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TACOS EL PAPI #2

1100 S POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33069

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 2 visits since April 2026

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626486
Grade history
APR 26
JUL 26
Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. pork (113F - Reheating) cooked pork reheating in steam table since 9am. Per operator item was placed in steam table at 9am. Steam table set to low. See Stop Sale
High priority/03E-02-5
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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at 3 compartment sink by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Sanitizer not set up. Instructed operator/employee to setup sanitizer sink. Operator set up sanitizer at 100ppm chlorine, employee sanitized wares
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored above cooked beef tongue in cook line flip top cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa verde date marked July 13, Red Salsa date marked July 13, cooked beef date marked 7/9, cooked pork date marked 6/22, 7/13, chicken soup date marked 7/12, salsa Roja date marked 7/12, soap de res date marked 7/11, cooked carnitas date marked May 31, cooked corn date marked 7/13. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloved hands then proceed to handle utensils without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, replace utensils and wash hands
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. pork (113F - Reheating) cooked pork reheating in steam table since 9am. Per operator item was placed in steam table at 9am. Steam table set to low. See Stop Sale
High priority/03E-02-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken cooling for 30 minutes at 2:00 (97F - Cooling) to 95F at 3:05 bring cooled at room temperature. Based on current cooling rate item will not reach 70F within 2 hours, operator moved to walk in freezer
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand wash sink blocked by cart, items stored in hand wash sink. Operator made hand wash sink accessible
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for 2 new employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
Food stored on floor. Case of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 83F at steam table, operator removed utensils and cleaned and sanitized, discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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