Coral Springs, Broward County

EL MARIACHI

4625 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs, FL 33067

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Dec 15, 2025
City
Coral Springs
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08B-56-4

Detail 24251260

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee canned beverages stored in customer ice in prep area ice machine. Employee removed items. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 24251255

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food (ice) not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee canned beverages stored in customer ice in prep area ice machine. Employee removed items.

16-21-4

Detail 24251258

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 24251257

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 24251256

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24251259

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top shelf of left hallway reach in cooler soiled with food debris/mold like substance.

21-12-4

Detail 24251261

Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen area.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 24050948

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the reach in cooler across from the triple sink, raw shrimp and raw eggs were stored over unwashed scallions. The shrimp and eggs were moved to another cooler. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 24050947

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the dish washer

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23820207

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. Dishmachine tested at 10 PPM. Operator primed machine, retesting at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23820208

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked ready to eat pork in kitchen reach in cooler. Chef reorganized. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23820205

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

41-10-4

Detail 23820204

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD 40 stored above clean knife storage above kitchen handwashing sink. Operator recognized. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23820206

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing surface cleaner not labeled in kitchen area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23820203

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

29-18-4

Detail 23820209

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen near handwashing sink.

Aug 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

41-17-4

Detail 23098237

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A bottle of clear liquid and a bottle of red liquid in the dish area not labeled. The employee stated that the labels are ordered.

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 23015211

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the hallway double door reach in cooler, raw chicken was stored over cut onions, the items were rearranged in the kitchen reach in cooler, raw pork was stored over lettuce and tomatoes. The pork was moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22427576

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat salsa. Operator moved pork to proper area. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22427574

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.

02D-01-5

Detail 22427575

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and bread crumbs not labeled. Operator placed proper labels on both containers. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 22105104

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink- cooked black beans 46-49F at 1:30 ( cooling overnight)- food not prepared or portioned today- food stored in large volume- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F- see stop sale.

14-31-5

Detail 22105099

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer non- food grade shopping bags used to store empanadas- educated operator- employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22105106

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler raw shrimp stored over cooked pork - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22105102

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At tall reach in cooler- raw ground beef stored over raw whole muscle beef beef - operator moved ground beef to lower shelf.

01B-02-5

Detail 22105097

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink- cooked black beans 46-49F at 1:30 ( cooling overnight)- food not prepared or portioned today- food stored in large volume- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F- see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22105103

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cookline- chicken 45-47F- cold holding, beef 45-47F - cold holding, chopped lettuce 46F- cold holding, sour cream-46F- cold holding, , tomatillo salsa 46F- cold holding, tomato salsa 46F- cold holding, shredded cheese 46-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in ice bath to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22105100

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler by cookline - sliced tomatoes 54-59F at 1:20 to 55-63F at 2:10 ( cooling since 1:00)- food above fill line-at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 4 hours- operator placed in ice bath to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22105101

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone stored over prep area counter by cookline- opera removed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22105098

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing golden jewelry on wrist while prepping food at cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22105105

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips store$ on floor by cook line- operator moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22045851

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 dish machine testing at 0ppm. Dishwasher fixed before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22045853

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.

14-69-4

Detail 22045852

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned ice. Corrected On-Site

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 21807906

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler in hallway, raw beef stored over buckets of sour cream. Beef moved to be stored properly Corrected On-Site

Nov 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 20683955

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Store wiping cloth. Item removed Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20683954

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20683953

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 20664718

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31B-02-4

Detail 20664717

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-05-4

Detail 20664719

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen

22-20-5

Detail 20664721

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

21-12-4

Detail 20664720

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 20345345

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20345346

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

08B-37-4

Detail 20345347

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Coolers stored in passageway and not locked

21-12-4

Detail 20345344

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation