El Mariachi Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at El Mariachi Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Coral Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 marked on cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Advise operator to remove sticky tape.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with rice stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed 1 in bar and one in kitchen. Operator removed both zapper machines. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with cut vegetables stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed boxes with unwashed limes stored over tomatoes sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed sauce to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer chlorine 200+ Ppm . Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); pork chops (46F - Cold Holding) in 2 drawer cooler on cook line. Per employee not portioned or prepared today. Held in cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of spoons stored on the side of the hand washing sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing spoon in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread crumbs. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on lowboy freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plantains stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of flip top cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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 apron then touched clean utensils on the hot line - operator instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician **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. Make table#2 - ; cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. walk in cooler - cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); fresh grouper (50F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. Operator contacted technician **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels at the hot line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet towels from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator to remove from above prep table next to back door. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish area. **Warning**
38-07-4
47
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mariachi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mariachi Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mariachi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mariachi Restaurant.
How does El Mariachi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
El Mariachi Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has El Mariachi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Mariachi Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Mariachi Restaurant 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 Mariachi Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mariachi Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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