Taqueria EL Paisa INC
2500 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622027
What drove the grade
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection1 intermediate, 2 basic-5
- Extension granted on Jul 10, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Observed same
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 10, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
1. Frozen raw chicken thawing under no temperature control. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
1. Kitchen handwashing sink drainage pipe disconnected.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.