El Cuscatleco Rest
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, El Cuscatleco Rest has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting El Cuscatleco Rest on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
78
Feb 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major 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
58
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sliced cheese stored next to uncooked beef in low boy cooler. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - flip top cooler. Observed cut tomatoes (42-45F @ 2:05- Cooling since 8:30. Cut tomatoes at the back of the pan were within temperature while tomatoes to the front did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. Stop sale placed on cut tomatoes which were out of temperature. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); mashed beans (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); mashed beans (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been in cooler since day prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (42-45F @ 2:05- Cooling since 8:30. Cut tomatoes at the back of the pan were within temperature while tomatoes to the front did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. Stop sale placed on cut tomatoes which were out of temperature. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser below prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler soiled with food debris. PIC cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: - Cooked plantains uncovered in low boy cooler - Tostones stored uncovered in reach in freezer. PIC placed items in bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored in container on shelf next to standing freezer, not identified by its common name. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1. Raw beef stored over raw fish in Yukon freezer in kitchen. 2. Raw beef packaged in bags stored over packaged squid in Low boy freezer in prep station. Operator moved foods and stored correctly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags (to go shopping bags )used in direct contact with cut fruits inside chest freezer at front counter. Operator placed fruits in an approved bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked Yuca not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag with carrots on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses on top bucket with beans in dry storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frigidaire freezer- raw beef over bags of frozen broccoli . Operator placed raw beef under broccoli **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Frigidaire freezer- raw beef packaged in bags, over box of sea food. Operator placed raw beef under sea food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cuscatleco Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cuscatleco Rest on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cuscatleco Rest?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cuscatleco Rest.
How does El Cuscatleco Rest compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
El Cuscatleco Rest most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has El Cuscatleco Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cuscatleco Rest have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Cuscatleco Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Cuscatleco Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cuscatleco Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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