CARL'S SEAFOOD TAMARAC
5726 N UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Tamarac, FL, 33321
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 8:19 a.m., cooked fish hot in food warmer at 122F. Per operator, fish cooked and transfer to unit at 7:00 a.m. Operator increase the temperature on unit for maximum heating. Corrective action taken. -Observed at 8:25 a.m., cooked bananas hot held in steam table at 117F. Per operator, item transfer to unit at 7:40 a.m. Operator reheat bananas to 179F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Observed cooked chicken cold held at 47F in traulsen reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken placed in unit from overnight. Cooked chicken did not removed from unit since.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken cold held at 47F in traulsen reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken placed in unit from overnight. Cooked chicken did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 29-08-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. -
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed waste water pipe at 3 compartment sink in disrepair causing water to cover floor surface.
Basic
- 16-32-5
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -Observed quaternary sanitizer test kit used at 3 compartment sink where chlorine solution set up.
Intermediate
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing area.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing area.
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-17-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed several floor tiles missing at dishwashing area.
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various containers with meat stored on kitchen floor.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.