El Tiburon USA

3291 W Sunrise Blvd #117, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at El Tiburon USA, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

El Tiburon USA's latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food

FL-47

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 cooler units missing Ambient thermometers.

05-09-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored directly on the floor. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all Food Handler certification expired 10-14-2023.

53B-05-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed above ware wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large cutting board at main prep station deeply grooved.

14-09-4

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: 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/ **Warning** PIC - Mario Murgas. **Admin Complaint**

53A-05-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wire drying/storage shelves above triple sink with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Basic - Wire drying/storage shelves above triple sink with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tiburon USA last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tiburon USA on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tiburon USA?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Tiburon USA.

How does El Tiburon USA compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

El Tiburon USA most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has El Tiburon USA's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Tiburon USA have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tiburon USA means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Tiburon USA inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tiburon USA is inspected around three times per year on average.

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