ASADOS EL PAISA BROWARD
ASADOS EL PAISA BROWARD has 7 health inspections on file for its LAUDERHILL location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
4828 North University Drive
Florida, 33351
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/23/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13546285
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 int, 8 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
- 16-14-4:Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored inside container with salsas. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with beans and salsa stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from cilantro in flip top cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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. -Observed no date marked on cooked beans stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, beans cooked on 02/21/2026. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
10/10/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10934059
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Major ice buildup up inside of reach in freezer near back entrance.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen flip top ; cut tomato (66F at 1218 to 65F at 1236 - Ambient Cooling since 1030am). Observed operator cooling in an open cooler, not properly seated inside cooler. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
3/26/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10744370
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 7 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles above back door missing.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee on prep table at front of kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open top cup of coffee on prep table at front of kitchen. Employee discarded last of coffee and removed cup to wash. Corrected On-Site
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging on side of trash can next to fryer. Employee removed tongs and replaced with clean on prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Inside of top to large chest freezer in kitchen damaged with exposed wires and insulation.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloths on prep table at front of kitchen.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic cutlery in containers at front bar not presented with all handles facing same way.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, containers of raw prepped chicken on shelf above open case of raw fish. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in kitchen blocked by container of clean utensils. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site
2/17/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10744234
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed water leak in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
12/16/2024· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8719360
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed water leak in walk in cooler.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen stove; cooked beef (86F - Hot Holding), under not temperature control. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yomar Andrea 12-5-2019
4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8596848
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 4 int, 1 basic
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled cell phone then not changing gloves
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 Compartment sink
- 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. Operator posted clean up posters for vomiting and diarrhea. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Operator removed garbage can Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.
1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8341172
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy buildup of ice in reach in freezer in back hallway. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on top of back chest freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food items in walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed on line during inspection. Details confirm renewal. 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. Bulletin printed and provided. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by front counter.