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EL CAMINO MEXICAN SOUL FOOD AND TEQUILA BAR

817 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in dry storage areas.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers of agave stored on floor in dry storage.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All bar soda guns.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep room. Hand sink blocked by mop and bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/26/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area with standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in back ice machine room must be reinstalled as per plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Employee restroom upstairs. Warning
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Upstairs alcohol storage room - visibly soiled cardboard on shelving with wine storage. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on Cookline prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area with standing water. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in all upstairs dry storage rooms. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup bar in reach-in freezer. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main (Chlorine - 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quat 200ppm. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 small flying insects in prep area on clipboard hanging from ceiling. Approximately 5 additional small flying insects on wall in prep room above blenders. Flying insects did not land on any food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell egg stored over ready to eat cream. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage (water) without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Operator had employee properly wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Magnetic knife rack with clean knives visibly soiled. - 2 bar soda guns. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in back ice machine room must be reinstalled as per plans. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-15-4:Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. 1 bird inside establishments by wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 6/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8687399

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8662856

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scooping ice with cup at bar , employee removed cup Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by fly . See stop sale. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar . Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....approximately 10 live fly , flying around dishwashing area, prep area ( dishwashing and prep area is same area) landing on the cleaned pan, landing on onion in vinaigrette containers ( food was covered ) . ... 1 live flying around kitchen by the hot holding area at taco station.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food contaminated by fly , fly landing on onion vinaigrette containers Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container stored in hand washing sink at expo line . Employee removed container . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar . Manager provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365802

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils Knives stored between equipment at kitchen. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash... SS spoons stored front of the handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee discarded sppons . Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...3 fly flying around around at dishwashing area . Employee eliminated fly by the spray at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container...covered cut cilantro with paper towel in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed paper towel Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...flan 53F, 3 leache 54F, whipped cream 54F, empanadas 55F , octopus 54F, raw sea food 51F , arugula 59F in reach in drawer across from fryer in kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Chef removed food to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.