TAQUERIA EL PAISA INC
2500 DAVIE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954-336-3418
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 14 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 40 live roaches found inside unused 4 drawer lowboy cooler on the cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026022334 | Feb 2, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $700 |
| 2--2025090227 | Oct 20, 2025 | Apr 21, 2026 | $300 |
| 2--2024068305 | Sep 18, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2022004803 | Dec 21, 2021 | Apr 20, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. Kitchen handwashing sink drainage pipe disconnected.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Frozen raw chicken thawing under no temperature control. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. Kitchen handwashing sink drainage pipe disconnected.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Frozen raw chicken thawing under no temperature control. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Apr 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food preparation area in back of kitchen. Three compartment sink and hand wash sink present
Feb 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food preparation area in back of kitchen. Three compartment sink and hand wash sink present
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Sanitizer not set up at three compartment. Instructed operator and employees on setting up three compartment sink at 100ppm chlorine. Employee sanitized wares
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on steam table display in kitchen Observed 1 live roach under cook line flip top in kitchen
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle and rinse soiled dishes with gloved hands the proceed to food handling without washing hands and chaining gloves, instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top: cut lettuce (52F); shredded cheese (53F); sour cream (53F). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top: cut lettuce (52F); shredded cheese (53F); sour cream (53F). Being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cooked rice (68F - Cold Holding); cooked corn and milk beverage (68F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour with no temperature control, items not prepared or portioned today, employee moved to stove to start reheating
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Addition of food preparation area in back of kitchen. Three compartment sink and hand wash sink present
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area in prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches inside of drawers under flat top reach in cooler unit in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under flip top area on kitchen
Oct 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back patio which was previously screened in is now enclosed by walls. Includes multiple prep areas and cold holding equipment.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The triple sink hand wash sink is blocked by a table used to store the dirty dishes. The table was moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The triple sink hand wash sink is full of ladles and a pan. The items were removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink hand wash sink. The manager corrected
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back patio which was previously screened in is now enclosed by walls. Includes multiple prep areas and cold holding equipment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the triple sink hand wash sink. The manager corrected.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the triple sink hand wash sink.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator relocated the chicken to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with items from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped face then proceeded to handle clean pan without washing hands. PIC informed above the importance of washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked steak stored next to raw chicken and steak in reach in cooler. PIC demo fed and stored appropriately.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw steak in reach in cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (114F- hot holding, second temperature 185F), Steak (133F- hot holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed to be reheated.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board at flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak defrosting at room temperature at preparation table in back of kitchen. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use at preparation table. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under three compartment sink. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the kitchen reach in cooler, raw chicken over raw beef. The items were switched to be stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the grill station, cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (125F - Hot Holding). The items were being stored next to the grill. The items were returned to the grill to reheat to 165F to hot hold
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the sink between the cook line and the triple sink. The paper towels were supplied during the inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the sink between the cook line and the triple sink. The soap was provided during the inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a bin of raw beef and vegetables, a bowl was stored and used to dispense the product. The bowl was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. The flip top cooler lower door gaskets are torn.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 40 live roaches found inside unused 4 drawer lowboy cooler on the cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the pan storage shelf over the triple sink. The pans were removed and rehashed and sanitized to be air dried appropriately
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in cooler, raw cut cabbage and unwrapped tortillas were stored in thank you bags. The items were removed from the bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the TRUE reach in cooler, raw chicken was stored over a bin containing raw beef, raw shrimp and cooked peppers. The items were removed and reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water on the prep table in the kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized sink and placed chicken under running water.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
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.