EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT

Name: EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT
Address: 2149 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33071, US
Rating: 61.7

2149 N UNIVERSITY DR, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071

License #1622807

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

61.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 6, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

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EL MARIACHI RESTAURANT in CORAL SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 14 critical, 9 major, 33 minor.

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October 17, 2023

The latest inspection on April 6, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Advise operator to remove sticky tape.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with rice stored on kitchen floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed 1 in bar and one in kitchen. Operator removed both zapper machines.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with cut vegetables stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed boxes with unwashed limes stored over tomatoes sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed sauce to top shelf.
[02C-02-5] 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 pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen. Operator labeled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on lowboy freezer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plantains stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator elevated
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of flip top cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 200+ Ppm . Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of spoons stored on the side of the hand washing sink
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing spoon in hand washing sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet towels from under cutting board.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator to remove from above prep table next to back door.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish area.
[12A-28-4] Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron then touched clean utensils on the hot line - operator instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands - employee washed hands.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels at the hot line hand sink.