El Machetico
207 N. Hiatus Road #101, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625073
What drove the grade
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection6 high priority (2 fixed by the Nov 3 follow-up, 4 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 3, 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 visitOct 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes and bananas Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
Observed cooked pork sitting on top of container with raw pork Operator discarded cooked pork
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed containers dishwasher handled dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from Dishmachine. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves
Fixed on the spot
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Observed a dead spider on walk in Cooler floor Operator removed dead spider
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink next to food preparation table blocked by garbage can. Operator removed garbage can
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed a bag of potatoes stored on Walk In Cooler floor Operator removed potatoes from off walk in cooler floor
Fixed on the spot
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
Employee removed food stored near sink
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed containers with no handles used to scoop beans, sugar and rice and salt
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Operator added water until the required minimum strength was attained
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
B88Routine inspection4 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 27, 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 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed a container with pork soup at 48°F Operator confirmed soup was placed in cooler yesterday. Observed cut lettuce in Reach in Cooler at 45°F Operator discarded pork soup and moved lettuce to Walk In Cooler
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in Walk In Cooler Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.