Cartel de Tacos
10315 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624258
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
1. Container of raw chicken stored over bulk unwashed corn cobs. Operator stored raw chicken properly. Provided operator with proper storage print out.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
1. After completing ware washing task operator grabbed a container of food at cookline to set up for service. Reviewed glove usage employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
1. Can opener blade soiled operator placed in triple sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to cashier.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Green cutting board with heavy grooving stored by triple sink.
Interior of reach in cooler gaskets at cookline below flat top in disrepair.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 1. Operator washed and rinsed food container and lid without sanitizing, instructed operator to set up triple sink and reviewed proper usage.
Fixed on the spot
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack behind reach in freezer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust by walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.