El Bochinche
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
39
Score
Public records show nine inspections at El Bochinche stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which El Bochinche's 39 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: At time of callback inspection not complied per supervisor Seyba **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed in cooler at front counter, tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat empanadas in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handled raw steak then proceeded to cut avocado without washing hands. Inspector instructed employee tips wash hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - at cook line; sauce 101F (101F - Hot Holding, reheated to 168F). Per operator, items have been has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. - on preparation table next to reach in cooler, yellow rice (85F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed rice on stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler at front counter, tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form sent to PIC. PIC printed and posted advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on preparation table across from cook line. PIC removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cuts of steak thawed in standing water. PIC removed steak from water to prep. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
30
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
45
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Bochinche last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Bochinche on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does El Bochinche compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
El Bochinche most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has El Bochinche's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Bochinche have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Bochinche means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Bochinche inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Bochinche is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants