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EL CARNAL

8038 W SAMPLE RD, Margate, FL, 33065

Warning Issued

Most recent inspection

Date
October 13, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Warning Issued
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (9)

  • 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat corn stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee moved to food grade bags

    High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat corn stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee moved to food grade bags **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 01B-24-5Critical

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked carnitas date marked 10/4. Refried beans date marked 10/2. Salsa date marked 10/2. See stop sale.

    High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked carnitas date marked 10/4. Refried beans date marked 10/2. Salsa date marked 10/2. See stop sale. **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 12A-09-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

    High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse gloves after handling soiled dishes then proceed to engage in food handling, instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 29-34-4Critical

    Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 21-07-4Corrected on site

    Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm chlorine

    Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 31B-03-4Corrected on site

    No soap provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 02B-01-5

    Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw tilapia for ceviche. Menu does not denote that item contains a raw animal food

    Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw tilapia for ceviche. Menu does not denote that item contains a raw animal food **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 51-16-7

    No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has portable hand wash sink at front ice cream/blender area. Hand wash sink is not plumbed to drainage and uses tanks for fresh water and waste water

    Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has portable hand wash sink at front ice cream/blender area. Hand wash sink is not plumbed to drainage and uses tanks for fresh water and waste water **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 11-26-1Corrected on site

    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. Operator unable to provide for 2 new employees employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator. Employees acknowledged at time of inspection

    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. Operator unable to provide for 2 new employees employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator. Employees acknowledged at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Intermediate

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.