EL TAMARINDO CAFE
233 SR 84 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33315
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed diced tomatoes (47°F – Cooling) since 9:00am, at 1:12pm; raw fish (45°F – Cooling) since 9:00am, at 1:12pm; at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to back kitchen exit. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between flip top cooler and wall at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:52 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.