DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL CALERO

Health inspection records show EL CALERO in OAKLAND PARK has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3495 North Dixie Highway
Florida, 33334
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474386

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Lady's room

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891265

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of cooked ham. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server washed hands with soap and warm water Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 45F. Frigidaire cooler. Operator moved to other cooler Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer.

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8644351

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585961

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501274

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340581

  • 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 copy to operator. Corrected On-Site