El Calero in Oakland Park
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3495 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334El Calero in Oakland Park has 22 inspections on record spanning from 2023 to November 2025, with 102 total violations averaging 4.6 per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, with employee health reporting violations cited in 4 inspections (July 2025, October 2024, and earlier records) and shell stock requirements violations in 3 inspections (July 2025, July 2024, and earlier). Hand washing violations were documented in July 2025. A Warning was issued on January 8, 2024 for proper cooking temperature and time-as-control violations. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 found 6 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Calero in Oakland Park: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Calero in Oakland Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
El Calero in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Calero in Oakland Park last inspected?
- El Calero in Oakland Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Calero in Oakland Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Calero in Oakland Park are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Calero in Oakland Park had?
- El Calero in Oakland Park has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Calero in Oakland Park find?
- El Calero in Oakland Park was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Calero in Oakland Park ever been shut down?
- No, El Calero in Oakland Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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