El Atlakat
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
29
Score
El Atlakat appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
El Atlakat's latest score of 29 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
32
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) In walk in cooler, containers of house salsa and shredded cabbage on floor. 2) In walk in freezer, multiple buckets of cut raw vegetables on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, containers of house cheese taquitos and buckets of cut vegetables not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed at callback inspection same. Containers of cooked pork in walk in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
14
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); raw steak (56F - Cold Holding) at cookline. Per operator, foods stored out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put ice around foods to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed tomato sauce 45F cold holding, cooked beans 46F cold holding. Per operator, temperatures were 38F at 7:30am. Operator put foods in shallow containers. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); raw steak (56F - Cold Holding) at cookline. Per operator, foods stored out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put ice around foods to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (54F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) at cookline. Per operator, food stored out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Recommended operator use time as a public health control for foods. Operator put food on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at cookline.
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
47
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rice bucket missing cover in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in 3 door reach in cooler, opposite fryer in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employees restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Flip top cooler #2 opposite fryer ;pork and cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); bean and cheese mix (47F - Cold Holding). Observed containers overfilled with food above line mark, held less than 4 hours ago. Operator removed excess foods and moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. 2. Walk in cooler ; raw beef ( 50F cold holding ); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yuca (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, technician onsite less than 2 hours ago to service equipment. Compressor was turned off for maintenance. Ambient temperature of unit at 42F. Operator moved foods to walk in freezer to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs ambient temperature 70F held less than 4 hours ago in cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Suggested using Time as a public health control. Emailed written plan to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in chemical station. Operator labeled bottles windex and bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to manage. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep station . **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in 3 door reach in cooler, opposite fryer in cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employees restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rice bucket missing cover in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with raw pork on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice bucket in dry storage area. Bucket missing lid **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food( oil) removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed sa **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cook line-Two long cutting boards by prep table and steam table. -Rear kitchen-two cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Atlakat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Atlakat on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Atlakat?
Across the inspection record, “shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Atlakat.
How does El Atlakat compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
El Atlakat most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has El Atlakat's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Atlakat have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Atlakat means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Atlakat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Atlakat is inspected around three times per year on average.
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