El Calero

3495 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at El Calero, the earliest from 2022. El Calero was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Oakland Park sits at 85, putting El Calero on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Lady's room

31B-04-4

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of cooked ham. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 45F. Frigidaire cooler. Operator moved to other cooler **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server washed hands with soap and warm water **Corrected On-Site**

12A-02-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer.

03A-05-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

22-20-5

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

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. **Warning**

16-13-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-07-4

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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11-27-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed box of chicken at room temperature per operator purchase today left out less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution chlorine 25 PPM . Operator added more chlorine rechecked 50 PPM . **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen light shield missing.

38-07-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Fresh eggs over tomatoes in reach in cooler - operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink container in hank sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pot is stew on kitchen floor. Pot of stew on kitchen floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of meat and poultry sitting out at room temperature- operated moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Calero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Calero on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Calero?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Calero.

How does El Calero compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

El Calero most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has El Calero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Calero have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Calero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Calero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Calero is inspected around three times per year on average.

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