RESTAURANT EL HONDURENO

2395 NW 36 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the front counter, kitchen and men's bathroom handwashing sinks.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. by handwashing sink in the kitchen.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (98F - Hot Holding); carne asada (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
  • 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 form to operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter handwashing sink, kitchen handwashing sink and women's bathroom. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Emailed form to operator. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the kitchen handwashing sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no name label.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair. Observed container used to store dry goods in disrepair in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 and provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
  • 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. Printed and provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553369

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's bathroom, operator closed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -two door tall reach-in cooler gasket torn
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of debris
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in small white chest style reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and triple sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 113F, operator discarded water Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of two door tall reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer and flat top grill have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall alongside the fryer has an accumulation of grease
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -large containers of flour and corn starch lacking common name Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Operator touched spoon/pan handle after manipulating raw chicken while wearing non-single use, household dishwashing gloves
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked steak 80-85F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on top of another pot on the stove, advised operator to reheat steak to 165F within 2 hours, then store at 135F or above, operator placed steak on stove to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on prep table heavily stained
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in women's bathroom -handwash sink in front service area, operator installed napkins Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -eggs offered raw/undercooked, provided Consumer Advisory, operator posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8269267

  • 32-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in pool room and in storage room across from womens bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in pool room and in storage room across from womens bathroom Warning **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in mens bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in mens bathroom. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345405

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at the men's restroom. The manager closed the door. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside a container with rice. The cook removed it.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board on the preparation table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor across from the fryer. The cook put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed in the chest freezers in the room with the pool tables.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large plastic containers both with flour not labeled across from the fryer.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen over desserts at the back counter. The manager moved the ibuprofen to another shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork chops and chicken breast over coleslaw in the upright refrigerator at the kitchen entrance. The manager moved the pork and chicken to the lower shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-28-4:High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed the triple sink and sanitizer bucket with chlorine at 400 ppms. The manager added water now at 100 poms. 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white cooking board solid. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance and the ladies restroom.. The owner brought towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the men's restroom. Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(367 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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