How many health inspections has EL TIBURON USA INC had?

EL TIBURON USA INC has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL TIBURON USA INC ever been shut down?

Yes, EL TIBURON USA INC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at EL TIBURON USA INC?

The most frequently cited violations at EL TIBURON USA INC are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

EL TIBURON USA INC

3291 W SUNRISE BLVD #117, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA1622564

EL TIBURON USA INC in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 28 inspections on record with 158 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

28Inspections

158Violations

1Closures

Data current as of November 15, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for EL TIBURON USA INC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 14, 2021	Fly activity	09:22:00

Inspection History (28)

Nov 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Aug 28, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Oct 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Dec 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2021 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jun 22, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Nov 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL TIBURON USA INC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL TIBURON USA INC had?: EL TIBURON USA INC has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL TIBURON USA INC ever been shut down?: Yes, EL TIBURON USA INC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at EL TIBURON USA INC?: The most frequently cited violations at EL TIBURON USA INC are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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