EL PASO 2
1800 N FEDERAL HWY, Hollywood, FL, 33020
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket at cookline on prep table next to clean silverware and cut fruit garnish. Employee moved bucket to shelf under steam table.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket at cookline on prep table next to clean silverware and cut fruit garnish. Employee moved bucket to shelf under steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, 4 containers refried beans (48-51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 2-1 and cooling overnight. See stop sale.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, 4 containers refried beans (48-51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 2-1 and cooling overnight. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 09-01-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used bare hand to pick up shredded lettuce for plate. Stopped employee and reviewed procedures for using gloves or a utensil to handle all ready to eat foods. Lettuce was discarded and employee added utensils to all foods where needed.
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used bare hand to pick up shredded lettuce for plate. Stopped employee and reviewed procedures for using gloves or a utensil to handle all ready to eat foods. Lettuce was discarded and employee added utensils to all foods where needed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, 4 containers refried beans (48-51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 2-1 and cooling overnight.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, 4 containers refried beans (48-51F - Cooling). Per employee prepared on 2-1 and cooling overnight.
High Priority
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor. Case of plantains on floor opposite ice machine.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plantains on floor opposite ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-17-4Corrected on site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between fliptop unit and steam well at cookline. Employee removed knives.
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between fliptop unit and steam well at cookline. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 38-07-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights by dish machine not shielded.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights by dish machine not shielded.
Basic
- 21-07-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cookline reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cookline reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.