El Paso Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited El Paso Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which El Paso Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank you bags used to store raw beef in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator adjusted sanitizer lines and primed machine, retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing degreaser not labeled at ware washing area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloths in kitchen and front bar area not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler heavily soiled with dried sour cream.
22-16-4
52
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut tomatoes. Manager moved fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with red chemicals not labeled . Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
27-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager dis carded glass of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in freezer, raw beef is stored in white thank you bags. The operator will remove the beef from the bags.
14-31-5
86
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
86
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of Jalpenos (6 pounds 4 ounces), 3 dented can of Tomatillos (6 pounds 4 ounces). See Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above ready to eat ranchero sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of advil and acetaminophen stored in counter above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed medicines to prevent potential contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles on warewashing line not properly labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor in freezer soiled, per operator present since Saturday. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf underneath microwave in kitchen area.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of liquid shortening stored under handwash sink on floor. Operator removed from floor. Observed beef in container stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of seasoning and container of cane sugar unprotected above prep line. Operator closed and covered containers. Observed cut vegetables and sauce in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paso Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paso Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paso Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Paso Restaurant.
How does El Paso Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
El Paso Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has El Paso Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paso Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Paso 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 Paso Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Paso Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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