Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARL'S SEAFOOD TAMARAC

5726 N UNIVERSITY DRIVE · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 23, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3694145
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13655222
DBPR license1624512

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS cheese cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit 1 hour before the inspection. Operator transfer cheese to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fried fish hot held at 130F at front line. Per operator, fish fried 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator increase the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup into reach in freezer

#2Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls next to oil tank.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.