QUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC

Name: QUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC
Address: 3701 N ANDREWS AVE, OAKLAND PARK, FL, 33309, US
Rating: 19.6

3701 N ANDREWS AVE, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309

License #1623974

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

19.6 Grade F / 100

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September 16, 2026 · 8 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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QUATES MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC in OAKLAND PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 19.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 13 critical, 9 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 16, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 1 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on July 16, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on July 17, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside chest freezer prep area
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef, cooked ropa vieja date marked 9/4, cooked pork date marked 9/9. See stop sale.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips at time of inspection
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Hose for sanitizer not submerged in sanitizer. Operator pushed hose in, primed, retested at 100ppm chlorine
[41-17-4] Spray bottle above 3 compartment sink containing purple toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in original stored above cooked plantains in chest freezer, operator reorganized
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside chest freezer frozen chicken stored inside plastic thank you bags. Operator removed items from bags and placed frozen chicken inside a food grade pan

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oven: cooked rice (120F-130F - Hot Holding) being held inside of oven with no temperature control. Operator states rice was reheated approximately 1.5 hours ago, operator reheated to 165F and put in steam table
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook line employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink. Instructed employee to rewash hands at designated hand wash sink
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roach on ground in prep area next to kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area Observed 3 dead roaches on ground in walk in cooler. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under storage rack in kitchen Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in control device located behind ansul tank on wall on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground at front counter not in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach inside of 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of door frame/on hinge at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach behind wall mounted internet router on wall in ware washing area. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of gasket of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine in ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach on ground under three compartment sink in kitchen
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep/ware washing area
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable
[14-16-4] Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Probe thermometer provided on poor repair. Probe attached to handle by wire

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. Cooked pork stored in walk in cooler with mold like growth. See stop sale.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oven: cooked rice (120F-130F - Hot Holding) being held inside of oven with no temperature control. Operator states rice was reheated approximately 1.5 hours ago, operator reheated to 165F and put in steam table
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (47F); cooked rice (49F); refried beans (48F); cooked white rice (48F); raw chicken (47F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
[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. cooked beef (47F); cooked rice (49F); refried beans (48F); cooked white rice (48F); raw chicken (47F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook line employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink. Instructed employee to rewash hands at designated hand wash sink
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roach on ground in prep area next to kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area Observed 3 dead roaches on ground in walk in cooler. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under storage rack in kitchen Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in control device located behind ansul tank on wall on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground at front counter not in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach inside of 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of door frame/on hinge at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed accumulation of roach excrement around wall mounted internet router on wall in ware washing area
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable
[14-16-4] Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Probe thermometer provided on poor repair. Probe attached to handle by wire
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach behind wall mounted internet router on wall in ware washing area. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of gasket of cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches inside of control panel on top of dish machine in ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach on ground under three compartment sink in kitchen
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in prep/ware washing area
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in prep area hand wash sink. Operator removed
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Steven Villatoro-Calito 3-6-19