Taqueria El Paisa

3701 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria El Paisa four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Taqueria El Paisa is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in cooler, cooked pork was stored in a thank you bag. The items was removed and stored in a metal container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Apr 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Operator placed on MFDV during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-04-4

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**

16-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Paisa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Paisa on file is from Sep 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Paisa compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Taqueria El Paisa most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Taqueria El Paisa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Paisa 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 Taqueria El Paisa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Paisa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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