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EL CARBONERO RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate EL CARBONERO RESTAURANT in OAKLAND PARK has 10 inspections with a 3.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

320 Northeast 38th Street
Florida, 33334
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13561284

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466186

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to dispense cooked rice. Walk In Cooler Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pica de gallo; (44F)Yuca; (44F)Cole slaw; (41F). Reach In Cooler: Walk In Cooler: Cheese; (45F)Cooked rice; (45F)Tamales; (44F)Chicken; (44F) Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880645

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored near rear exit of kitchen floor
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken; (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding). Walk In Cooler. Operator moved to Reach In Freezer. 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455644

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 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.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of Onions stored on Walk In Cooler floor Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to store Pork and Mussels Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Soup Raw Beef over cooked pork Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store strainer
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454975

  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373762

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense pico de gallo Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions box of peppers, 5 gallon plastic container of raw beef, 5 gallon plastic container of beans stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under flip top cutting board
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep table.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Utilizing to go bags to store mussels,chicken beef and pork. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef not commercially packaged in true reach in freezer.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over coleslaw in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups in hand washing sink located by three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located by three compartment sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled.