EL COYOTE RESTAUANT INC
328 East Dania Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33004
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Coffee station. - Restrooms. Emailed sings to operator Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters, build up of grease
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2) glass cooler bottom shelf -soiled with raw animal blood stains.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage area not being organized or clean. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under cooking equipment, behind cooling equipment. -Storage area. Repeat Violation
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Glass cooler-Shredded cheese, sour cream and cheese cake, opens two days ago. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Poster emailed to manager.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager brought chlorine sanitizer during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass cooler-Marinara sauce, cooked chicken, made two days ago. Employee dated Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - 1.Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in cook line. 2. Ice buildup at the back of the flip top reach in cooler in cool line. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage room and behind fryers.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restrooms.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Raw beef stored over juices and milk inside glass front reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef to another reach in cooler and stored correctly. 2. Raw shell eggs stored over cut cabbage inside glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Storage shelf where pots and pans are stored soiled with debris. Operator cleaned shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Operator installed hose holder. Operator misunderstood violation. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Operator provided only thermometer for hot foods **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pot on floor in storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest freezer. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in cook line ; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. See stop sale Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023. Operator paid during inspection. Confirmation # 237390014. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to chest freezer and stored correctly. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in cook line ; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. See stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True glass front cooler in kitchen ;raw beef (46F); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours ago in unit per manager. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Printed vomit procedures and provided to manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reach in cooler in cook line ; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. Educate operator on proper cooling techniques. Provided flier to manager Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 11 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: 3 live roaches under aluminum foils stored on lower shelf across from stove in kitchen. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Not observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 5 dead roaches under booths in dining room away from kitchen. 2) 4 dead roaches behind flat top in kitchen 3) 4 dead roaches in storage area away from kitchen. Manager removed. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of pepper and carrots in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. 2) Container of raw chicken stored above container of cut lettuce in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager date marked 10-24-23 Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).