Hollywood, Broward County

EL CUSCATLECO REST

6857 TAFT ST, Hollywood, FL 33024

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Feb 2, 2026
City
Hollywood
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-42-4

Detail 24340306

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24340308

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 open chicken over raw shrimp in chest freezer. Operator properly separated food Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24340307

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave contains food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 24015020

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Above steam table, not being held in hot line, cooked onions (97F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at 8:30am. Employee placed on griddle to reheat and properly hot hold. Second temperature (186F). Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24015019

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in freezer opposite walk in cooler, portioned bags of cooked wings missing date marked when prepared. Per manager, prepared on 8-5. Repeat Violation

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 23583959

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink reading 10ppm chlorine. Manager added bleach to correct 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23583958

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, package of raw bacon on shelf above containers of prepared food items. Manager moved bacon to shelf with other raw pork. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23583960

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dried milk on espresso machine steaming wand. Employee cleaned wand. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23583961

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Individual house flans in front counter cooler not date marked.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 23374830

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glassfront reach in cooler in back prep area, container of raw marinated pork chops on shelf under whole muscle raw beef. Manager moved pork to left side cooler with other pork for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23374831

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, siting on top of unit and not in direct contact with steam, cooked onions (79F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at approximately 8:00-8:30am. Manager moved onions to flattop to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 23374833

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen reading over 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23374832

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk frothing wand on espresso machine soiled with dried milk.

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 9

22-42-4

Detail 22871996

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22871995

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22871994

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22872001

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

03D-06-5

Detail 22871993

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

22-02-4

Detail 22871997

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

41-17-4

Detail 22871999

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser below prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22872000

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22871998

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

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 22523397

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.see stop sale. Chicharron 47° (cooling overnight) Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22523409

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. After washing a cooking pot, employee rinsed item but skip the sanitizing set. Operator set up triple sink with sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22523396

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sliced raw chicken stored above RTE sauce inside reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22523406

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 1)Garlic mix in walk in cooler date marked 11-30. See stop sale. 2) wait station: tres leches. Received on 12-17 had a date marked of 2-14-24. Operator date marked correctly. Corrected on site. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22523402

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Garlic mix in walk in cooler date marked 11-30. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22523400

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. Chicharron 47° (cooling overnight) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22523408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: ham 53°. Observed stored above rim line at no temperature control. Per operator food in unit less than 4 hrs. Food not prepared today. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Flip top: Shell eggs liquid form 54F, raw bacon 54F Observed at no temperature control. Food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator in unit less than 4 hrs. Operator moved all food items to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22523404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa ranchera 124F (hot holding). Per operator at steam table less than 4hrs. Operator reheated to 196F. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22523410

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22523401

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at triple sink used as dump sink. Observed rice in drain filter. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22523405

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Warning

16-52-4

Detail 22523407

Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 107F Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22523403

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pastries stored on top of to go cups. Operator removed foods Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22523398

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges not clean before placing inside juice machine. Operator set up a cleaning station for oranges use to prepare fresh juice. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22523395

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on a cutting board at prep table. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22523399

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled an unidentified bottle as Wine. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22092701

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

08A-17-6

Detail 22092698

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

40-06-5

Detail 22092700

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

08B-47-4

Detail 22092697

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-12-5

Detail 22092699

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked Yuca not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 21594565

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-20-5

Detail 21594564

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

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-09-4

Detail 20798085

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touch dirt on floor. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new gloves. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20798086

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20336302

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat black beans in walk in cooler. Raw pork moved to shelf below black beans by manager. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20336304

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing a pink toxic substance not labeled. Identified as degreaser and labeled by manager. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20336301

Basic - Employee eating behind front counter on top of reach in freezer. Employee moved to service area. Counter area cleaned and sanitized by manager. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20336303

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen. Cloth moved to sanitizer bucket by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation