Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park
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3701 N Andrews Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33309Quates Mexican Restaurant in Oakland Park has accumulated 175 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—more than 40% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in 6 of the past 8 inspections, and proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in 5 of those 8 inspections, indicating a persistent systemic failure in staff hygiene protocols. Food contact surfaces were cited as a high-priority violation in 4 separate inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed, but administrative complaint recommendations were issued following inspections on March 12, 2025 and November 12, 2024. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 documented 36 violations (3 high-priority) and was completed with no further action, but the volume and pattern of violations—particularly the recurring employee health and handwashing failures—reflect chronic compliance challenges at this 30-seat facility.
Most recent closure: July 16, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Emergency Closure History (1)
Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 16, 2026 and July 17, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park last inspected?
- Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 17, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park last shut down?
- Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park was last shut down on July 16, 2026 for roach 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 Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park had?
- Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park find?
- Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park was most recently inspected on July 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, Quates Mexican Restaurant INC in Oakland Park has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
- Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
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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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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