CARTEL DE TACOS

Name: CARTEL DE TACOS
Address: 10315 W SAMPLE RD, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33065, US
Rating: 53.2

10315 W SAMPLE RD, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065

License #1624258

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53.2 Grade F / 100

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CARTEL DE TACOS in CORAL SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 1, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 42 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 34 of them so far.

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Latest clean pass

April 2, 2026

The latest inspection on June 1, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk inside 3 door lowboy cooler. Operator does not know original open date. See stop sale.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed white used wiping cloth under cutting board on kitchen flip top.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. After writing labels for food items on counter with bare hands, operator immediately donned gloves and started food prep. No handwash prior.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed: 1 live fly in dining area not touching or landing on anything 3 live flying insects inside kitchen area, not landing or touching anything. 2 live flying insects on paper towel dispenser inside kitchen near back entrance. 3 live flying insects in back storage area, flying and landing on walls near dry stored goods.
[01B-17-5] Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk inside 3 door lowboy cooler. Operator does not know original open date. See stop sale.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign inside kitchen handwash sink near grill.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stove top; yellow rice (82F - Hot Holding). Observed food under no temperature control. As per operator food out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator reheated in microwave to 168F
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food prep table.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage area, two cans of pineapple juice visibly rusted. Operator discarded cans during the inspection. See stop sale .
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for Steak on the menu as per customer request. Provided operator with poster. Operator posted on the wall.
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted poster during inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In preparation area, 3 door low boy cooler - sanitary cup stored in tomato salsa. Operator discarded of sanitary cup and placed a scoop with handle above food.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen preparation area floor tiles missing.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster to operator. Operator posted poster during inspection.
[53B-01-5] 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. For two employees engaging in food preparation.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table next to cutting board. Employee removed phone and stored in designated are away from food.
[11-27-4] 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 poster for operator . Operator posted during inspection.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine hot water reaching 73F.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top lower cooler at cook line has standing water. Operator cleaned during inspection.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Flip top at cook line - 1. Cooked rice stored in thank you bag. 2. Bread stored in thank you bag. Operator removed items and stored in food grade containers.

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