El Cartel De Los Tacos

7671 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, El Cartel De Los Tacos has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Coral Springs restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed empanadas hot held in warmer at 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, item placed in unit 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator increase the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. A poster has been given to the operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked pasta stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 02/14/2023 **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed bag with carrots stored on walk-in cooler floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed patties on front counter.

02D-03-4

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken and raw ground beef thawing in same container. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of mold like substances buildup on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with pizza sauce stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed faucet handle at handwash sink in kitchen in disrepairs.

29-08-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken and ground beef thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator place items underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cartel De Los Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cartel De Los Tacos on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cartel De Los Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cartel De Los Tacos.

How does El Cartel De Los Tacos compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

El Cartel De Los Tacos most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has El Cartel De Los Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cartel De Los Tacos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Cartel De Los Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Cartel De Los Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cartel De Los Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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