THE_WHOLE ENCHILADA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
745 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954.306.6218
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers - raw shrimp (47-50F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed loose gasket at top of drawer. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Only on weekend brunch. Emailed copy of the Consumer Advisory.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The manager created a sign during the inspection
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand washing sink used as storage for food container, operator stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at Cookline handwash sink. Operator provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced soap.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Open dumpster lid, operator closed.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 500ppm). Triple Sink (Quaternary over 500ppm) Operator diluted. Both retested - Quaternary 400ppm.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand sink in prep area.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Prep area countertop - cooked beef - cooling 1 hour at 10:50am (90-100F - Cooling) at 11:15am 80-90F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill.
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. Cookline drawers - raw shrimp (47-50F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed loose gasket at top of drawer. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers - raw shrimp (47-50F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed loose gasket at top of drawer. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - quat 500ppm. Advised operator to dilute solution. New solution - Quat 200ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Triple sink and sanitizer bucket. Quat over 500ppm. Operator diluted. Quat 200ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by case of lettuce. Operator removed and made sink accessible.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink used to fill container. Operator removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers - raw shrimp (47-50F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed loose gasket at top of drawer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand sink - prep area. In and around door of walk in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Back prep hand sink.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline Handsink being used to fill food container with water. Handsink by ice machine - pan lid and towel in hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By ice machine. Operator labeled.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee took out the trash, replaced the bag and then proceeded to wash dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Operator reviewed proper hand washing with employee and employee properly washed hands.
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and wall - prep area. Operator removed.
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