El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
817 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 145 violations across 28 inspections since 2018, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility operated previously as Grill Republic and faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated compliance callbacks in late 2024, including a September inspection with 17 violations that triggered an administrative complaint and extension period. Fire records document a single citation for cooking equipment with no hood suppression system.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.2
violations / inspection
5.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068402 | $200.00 | Sep 19, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022004548 | $200.00 | Dec 17, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Fryer in front line
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale had?
- El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale find?
- El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Camino Mexican Soul Food and Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Grill Republic (2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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