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EL TAMARINDO CAFE

233 SR 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.