El Carnal

8038 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33065 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623603

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 71 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 13, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.High priority · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection
4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
-29
Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct132026

Routine inspection

9 violations found

First visitOct 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
  Cooked carnitas date marked 10/4. Refried beans date marked 10/2. Salsa date marked 10/2. See stop sale.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Observed employee rinse gloves after handling soiled dishes then proceed to engage in food handling, instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Ready to eat corn stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee moved to food grade bags
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Intermediate4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Establishment serves raw tilapia for ceviche. Menu does not denote that item contains a raw animal food
- Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  Operator unable to provide for 2 new employees employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator. Employees acknowledged at time of inspection
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided
  Fixed on the spot
- 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/. Establishment has portable hand wash sink at front ice cream/blender area. Hand wash sink is not plumbed to drainage and uses tanks for fresh water and waste water
Basic1
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm chlorine
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.