El Carbonero Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited El Carbonero Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Oakland Park restaurant scores 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Quaternary test kit used to test chlorine sanitizer
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 Compartment sink and prep table
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over shredded lettuce ** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked steak; (50F - Cold Holding)Chicken soup; (48F - Cold Holding)Cooked chicken; (48F - Cold Holding); Tamales (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp Ceviche (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (47F - Cold Holding) All food item found in Walk In Cooler. Food items not prepped or portioned today per manager. Steak; (49F)Cooked chayote; (49F)Cooked cabbage; (49F)Raw steak; (47F)Raw chicken; (57F); Shrimp Ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Shredded pork (48F - Cold Holding)Shredded lettuce (47F- Cold Holding) All food items found in Flip top reach in cooler Items in flip top cooler prepped and cooked yesterday at 7.00pm **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken, cooked pork, cooked tamales. All food items were cooked 8 days ago and held in Walk In Cooler Manager dis card food items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store plastic bucket Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink Employee removed bucket from hand wash sink ** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
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. Observe employee washing and rinsing utensils but no sanitizing being done. Employee set up sanitizing section of 3 compartment sink then re washed rinse and sanitize utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizing buckets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
30
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken 47F, Cooked beef 49F, Cooked beans 49F. Walk In Cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to blocks of James Farm Butter on 2nd shelf from below. Walk In Cooler
08A-05-6
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
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked Chicken 47F, Cooked beef 49F, Cooked beans 49F. Walk In Cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unisex bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked beef, Cooked chicken,cooked pork. Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to dispense cooked rice in steam table
14-01-5
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.
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex bathroom
31B-04-4
37
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to store Pork and Mussels **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Soup Raw Beef over cooked pork **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store strainer
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
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.
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of Onions stored on Walk In Cooler floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Utilizing to go bags to store mussels,chicken beef and pork. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef not commercially packaged in true reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over coleslaw in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups in hand washing sink located by three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located by three compartment sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense pico de gallo Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions box of peppers, 5 gallon plastic container of raw beef, 5 gallon plastic container of beans stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under flip top cutting board
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on prep table.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
30
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Utilize to go bags to store commercially packaged fish. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef over cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot and pans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken 31F per operator less than 4 hours sitting on chair in kitchen at room temperature. Operator moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of flour and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
47
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Utilizing to go bag to store food in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ham - operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed at room temperature - operator moved to cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Carbonero Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Carbonero Restaurant on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Carbonero Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Carbonero Restaurant.
How does El Carbonero Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
El Carbonero Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has El Carbonero Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Carbonero Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Carbonero Restaurant 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 Carbonero Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Carbonero Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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