Alta Vaca Grill
7740 Nova Dr B 1, Davie, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621270
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 26 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic-15
- Administrative complaint on Aug 19, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
Observed raw chicken not in its commercial packaging stored over raw steak in the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw ground beef stored over whole muscle steaks in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will only use triple sink until dishwasher is fixed.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink used to fill glass bottles of water. Operator removed glass bottles from handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Observed wiping cloths used to cover chopped lettuce in the walk in cooler. Operator removed wiping cloths.
Fixed on the spot
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.