EL TAMARINDO CAFE
233 SR 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (14)
- 35A-02-7Critical
Live, small flying insects found 4 flies around dishwasher area- outside of kitchen . Employee killed, cleaned and sanitized area. After 20 minutes, not flying insect activity.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 flies around dishwasher area- outside of kitchen . Employee killed, cleaned and sanitized area. After 20 minutes, not flying insect activity.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Preparation- Oven- grilled chicken (112F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on oven to high temperatures, second temperature (169F).
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Preparation- Oven- grilled chicken (112F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on oven to high temperatures, second temperature (169F). **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 flip top- cutting board unable to get clean.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 flip top- cutting board unable to get clean.
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair. Under shelves of all prep tables with build up of rust.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Under shelves of all prep tables with build up of rust.
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor with loose food debris in cook line and preparation area.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor with loose food debris in cook line and preparation area.
Basic
- 36-17-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken tiles in cook line ,preparation area and dishwasher area.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken tiles in cook line ,preparation area and dishwasher area.
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line- old food spills and residues inside oven.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line- old food spills and residues inside oven.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at cook line- right side substantial build up of grease.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at cook line- right side substantial build up of grease.
Basic
- 21-09-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple soiled wiping cloths around cook line cutting boards and preparation tables. Employee removed all.
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Multiple soiled wiping cloths around cook line cutting boards and preparation tables. Employee removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 21-07-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm), employee de new solution, sanitizer chlorine at 50 ppm.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm), employee de new solution, sanitizer chlorine at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer head, build up of black like substance.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer head, build up of black like substance.
Intermediate
- 14-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside container of ceviche inside walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside container of ceviche inside walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area, spray bottle containing a cleaning solution, employee labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area, spray bottle containing a cleaning solution, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen and dishwasher area. AC vents and tiles, build up of grease and dust.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen and dishwasher area. AC vents and tiles, build up of grease and dust.
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.