Dania Beach, Broward County

EL COYOTE RESTAUANT INC

328 E DANIA BEACH BLVD, Dania Beach, FL 33004

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Feb 4, 2026

City

Dania Beach

County

Broward

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24349741

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, Rae beef stored over produce. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24349736

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Sergio Barrantes, can not locate certified food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24349737

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner Sergio Barrantes. A not locate food handler training for employees. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24349739

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no soap at handwashing sink Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24349738

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen, sliding door reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24349740

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In kitchen, ice buildup up in white chest freezer. Warning

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 23711787

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Glass cooler-Shredded cheese, sour cream and cheese cake, opens two days ago. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23711788

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to manager.

16-37-1

Detail 23711782

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit

22-38-5

Detail 23711786

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager brought chlorine sanitizer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23711783

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass cooler-Marinara sauce, cooked chicken, made two days ago. Employee dated Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23711784

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23711792

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Coffee station. - Restrooms. Emailed sings to operator Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23711790

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters, build up of grease

22-16-4

Detail 23711791

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2) glass cooler bottom shelf -soiled with raw animal blood stains.

33-34-4

Detail 23711789

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage area not being organized or clean. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23711785

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under cooking equipment, behind cooling equipment. -Storage area. Repeat Violation

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23349658

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Raw beef stored over juices and milk inside glass front reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw beef to another reach in cooler and stored correctly. 2. Raw shell eggs stored over cut cabbage inside glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23349659

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Storage shelf where pots and pans are stored soiled with debris. Operator cleaned shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23349657

Basic - 1.Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in cook line. 2. Ice buildup at the back of the flip top reach in cooler in cool line. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23349660

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 23349654

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage room and behind fryers.

31B-04-4

Detail 23349656

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restrooms.

33-34-4

Detail 23349655

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-08-4

Detail 22543402

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed same Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22543403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed same Time Extended

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 22540262

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in cook line ; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. See stop sale Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22540259

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/2023. Operator paid during inspection. Confirmation # 237390014. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22540260

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to chest freezer and stored correctly. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22540256

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in cook line ; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22540263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True glass front cooler in kitchen ;raw beef (46F); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours ago in unit per manager. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22540261

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22540258

03D-15-4

Detail 22540264

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reach in cooler in cook line ; Cooked rice (50F - Cooling overnight); chicken broth (49F - Cooling overnight); refried beans (50F - Cooling overnight). Foods cooling overnight per manager. Observed foods in deep covered containers. Educate operator on proper cooling techniques. Provided flier to manager Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22540265

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22540266

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pot on floor in storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22540257

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest freezer. Warning

Jan 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 22539742

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Operator installed hose holder. Operator misunderstood violation. Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 22539743

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Operator provided only thermometer for hot foods Time Extended

Oct 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22402671

16-37-1

Detail 22402669

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same- Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 22402672

53B-01-5

Detail 22402670

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22402668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended

Oct 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 22401795

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: 3 live roaches under aluminum foils stored on lower shelf across from stove in kitchen. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area. Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 22401800

16-37-1

Detail 22401796

05-08-4

Detail 22401797

53B-01-5

Detail 22401798

41-17-4

Detail 22401801

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Not observed. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22401799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Same Time Extended

Oct 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22399119

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of pepper and carrots in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. 2) Container of raw chicken stored above container of cut lettuce in True reach in cooler next to chest freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22399117

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach inside oven in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach under cushions of bench in dining area. Manager removed during inspection. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22399111

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22399121

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager date marked 10-24-23 Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22399116

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22399113

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22399115

41-17-4

Detail 22399118

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22399114

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 5 dead roaches under booths in dining room away from kitchen. 2) 4 dead roaches behind flat top in kitchen 3) 4 dead roaches in storage area away from kitchen. Manager removed. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22399112

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22399120

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-14-5

Detail 21513518

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In fliptop lower cooler bowl with raw chicken above container of cut vegetables and shredded lettuce. Employee moved chicken to bottom of cooler on opposite side of cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21513522

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer in back of kitchen multiple raw animal foods with bagged ready to eat items. Provided to operator bulletin for proper separation. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 21513521

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In large glassfront cooler, container of raw chicken above packaged piece of whole muscle beef. Manager moved chicken to bottom of reach in cooler to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21513519

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose under hand sink in kitchen without vacuum breaker.

36-01-4

Detail 21513517

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area of floor around and behind left side of cookline has food debris and grease buildup.

35B-13-4

Detail 21513520

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Vented holes to exterior in storage room off of kitchen not covered with screen of proper size.

Jun 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.