El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

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

El Tiburon USA Inc in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 159 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for fly activity. In 2021, inspectors documented an emergency order and multiple callback inspections within a two-month period, indicating active non-compliance. Fire safety records show electrical wiring in disrepair and a light fixture in an exhaust hood hanging by wires, cited in 2025.

Most recent closure: October 14, 2021 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
162Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:22:00

El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $560.00

Disciplinary action history for El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2021048127 $400.00 Oct 15, 2021 Miami (Doral)
2--2018037586 $160.00 Jun 22, 2018 Miami (Doral)

El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed light fixture in exhaust hood hanging by wires.

El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections27 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
When was El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on October 14, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale had?
El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale find?
El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
Yes, El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
How much has El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
El Tiburon Usa INC in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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