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EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT in CORAL SPRINGS has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2149 N UNIVERSITY DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873849

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed large JBL speaker on prep table next to microwave and plastic wrap
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk container of rice, observed handle buried in food. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sink in kitchen
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer and lowboy cooler, multiple food items left in covered Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 bulk containers of rice in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato purée, 2 can
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed portion of raw chicken in direct contact with raw steak for an unknown amount of time in kitchen flip top. See stop sale
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed portion of raw chicken in direct contact with raw steak for an unknown amount of time in kitchen flip top. See stop sale

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's and women's restrooms. Sign provided to be posted.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cookline left fliptop unit.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In 2 drawer cooler unit by kitchen left fliptop, container of raw steaks above container of raw pork chops. Manager rearranged items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles handing below grill at end of cookline. Employee marked all as degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on dry storage shelf in storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. 1) Wait Statin; salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portioned or prepared today in unit less than 3hrs. Operator portioned food item into a smaller bowl. **Corrected On Site** 2) Walk in cooler; cooked ground beef (45F). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Wait Statin; salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portioned or prepared today in unit less than 3hrs. Operator portioned food item into a smaller bowl. **Corrected On Site** 2) Walk in cooler; cooked ground beef (45F). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Can opener soiled. Operator removed to clean 2) Soda gun behind bar soiled, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632626

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on lowboy freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527380

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on lowboy freezer. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plantains stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of flip top cooler. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 200+ Ppm . Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of spoons stored on the side of the hand washing sink Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing spoon in hand washing sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527198

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358137

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet towels from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator to remove from above prep table next to back door. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish area. Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron then touched clean utensils on the hot line - operator instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels at the hot line hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning