Quates Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
35
Score
Quates Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Quates Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 35 falls below the Oakland Park average of 85. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed Noelia Lopez **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board for flip top cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen located by dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
38-07-4
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. On shelf next to mop sink. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw hamburger patties over French fries. Operator stored correctly.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed server washing hands in prep sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claudia A Calito
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board for flip top cooler
14-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop resting on top of ice machine. Operator stored in clean pan **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen located by dishwasher.
38-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop wet nesting in mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt and sugar on shelf above microwave oven.
02D-01-5
30
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm. Operator primed machine rechecked 50 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish and beef over case of pineapples in walk-in cooler. Operator placed pineapple on different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over RTE sauce in padela reach in cooler. Operator inverted items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauté onions (98-101F - Hot Holding) in a pan on top of the 6 burner stove. Per operator less than 30 minutes. Employee reheated onions and placed in container on flat top **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Pic Claudia A Calito **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing towels batteries need to be replaced. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish snapper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in. Operator removed fish from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1, 2022 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at wait station. Observed box of pineapple stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator move pineapple to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed 2 ice scoop's stored on top of ice machine. Operator placed in clean and sanitized container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container the handle in contact with the salt **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In preparation area **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf above microwave. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
27
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed tortilla stored in non-food grade bag in kitchen at cook-line area. Operator changed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023
50-17-3
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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. Raw Beef next to Ice Cream. Chest freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store sanitizer buckets
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser stored at 3 compartment sink. -Observed spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored next to clean utensils. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulated black mold like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean plates and food containers not stored in a inverted manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed 2 wet wiping clothes in kitchen area not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quates Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quates Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quates Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quates Mexican Restaurant.
How does Quates Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Quates Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Quates Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Quates Mexican Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Quates Mexican Restaurant 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 Quates Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quates Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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