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EL CARNAL

8038 W SAMPLE RD, MARGATE, FL 33065

License #1623603

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️
66.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection
October 13, 2026 · 9 findings · 4 critical
Routine - Food
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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
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The latest inspection on October 13, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 1 minor.

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [02B-01-5] 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
  • [12A-09-4] 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
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided
  • [14-31-5] 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
  • [01B-24-5] 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.
  • [21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm chlorine
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
  • [51-16-7] 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
  • [11-26-1] 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
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