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CAPRICHOS MEXICANOS

CAPRICHOS MEXICANOS located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5333 N STATE ROUTE 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908161

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at front, counter 2 cases of bottled soda stored on floor. Operator elevated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter, ice cream scoop in standing water at 100F. Operator placed in steam table to raise temperature of water to 135F or above.**Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Flip top next to two door cooler - cut cabbage stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and placed in food grade container. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed triple sink ware washing chlorine sanitizer solution reading over 200ppm during inspection. Operator remade ware washing chlorine sanitizer solution to 100ppm. 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. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727184

  • 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 cellphone stored on cutting hoard at front counter. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and spoon stored in handwashing sink at front counter. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348940

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter ice station In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 71F
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 25 Ppm . Operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm 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. Emailed bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter