EL CUSCATLECO REST
6857 Taft Street
Hollywood, Florida, 33024
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink reading 10ppm chlorine. Manager added bleach to correct 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, package of raw bacon on shelf above containers of prepared food items. Manager moved bacon to shelf with other raw pork. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dried milk on espresso machine steaming wand. Employee cleaned wand. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Individual house flans in front counter cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glassfront reach in cooler in back prep area, container of raw marinated pork chops on shelf under whole muscle raw beef. Manager moved pork to left side cooler with other pork for proper separation. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, siting on top of unit and not in direct contact with steam, cooked onions (79F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at approximately 8:00-8:30am. Manager moved onions to flattop to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen reading over 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk frothing wand on espresso machine soiled with dried milk.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: - Cooked plantains uncovered in low boy cooler - Tostones stored uncovered in reach in freezer. PIC placed items in bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored in container on shelf next to standing freezer, not identified by its common name. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sliced cheese stored next to uncooked beef in low boy cooler. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); mashed beans (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (42-45F @ 2:05- Cooling since 8:30. Cut tomatoes at the back of the pan were within temperature while tomatoes to the front did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. Stop sale placed on cut tomatoes which were out of temperature. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); mashed beans (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - flip top cooler. Observed cut tomatoes (42-45F @ 2:05- Cooling since 8:30. Cut tomatoes at the back of the pan were within temperature while tomatoes to the front did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. Stop sale placed on cut tomatoes which were out of temperature. See stop sale. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler soiled with food debris. PIC cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser below prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pastries stored on top of to go cups. Operator removed foods Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges not clean before placing inside juice machine. Operator set up a cleaning station for oranges use to prepare fresh juice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on a cutting board at prep table. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled an unidentified bottle as Wine. Corrected On-Site 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.see stop sale. Chicharron 47° (cooling overnight) Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. After washing a cooking pot, employee rinsed item but skip the sanitizing set. Operator set up triple sink with sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sliced raw chicken stored above RTE sauce inside reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1)Garlic mix in walk in cooler date marked 11-30. See stop sale. 2) wait station: tres leches. Received on 12-17 had a date marked of 2-14-24. Operator date marked correctly. Corrected on site. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Garlic mix in walk in cooler date marked 11-30. See stop sale. 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. Chicharron 47° (cooling overnight) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: ham 53°. Observed stored above rim line at no temperature control. Per operator food in unit less than 4 hrs. Food not prepared today. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Flip top: Shell eggs liquid form 54F, raw bacon 54F Observed at no temperature control. Food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator in unit less than 4 hrs. Operator moved all food items to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa ranchera 124F (hot holding). Per operator at steam table less than 4hrs. Operator reheated to 196F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at triple sink used as dump sink. Observed rice in drain filter. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Warning
- 16-52-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 107F Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 16 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).