EL TAMARINDO CAFE
233 SR 84 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33315
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed in walk in cooler – raw beef stored above soda cans. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chimichurri garlic oil (62F – Cold Holding) as per operator – item held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes – operator stored in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at bar – 3 drink container stored next to clean glassware. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed and complied. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in front of pizza oven.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Operator stored in sanitation buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.