El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
233 Sr 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale averaged 8.75 violations per inspection across 24 inspections from February 2022 to March 2026, well above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 19 of 24 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health reporting (cited in 9 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (6 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (7 inspections), and management awareness (5 inspections). The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on September 3, 2025, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. Two recent inspections—on September 3, 2025 and February 11, 2025—resulted in administrative complaint recommendations due to the severity and frequency of violations. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 identified 24 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, chemical storage, consumer advisory, time as a control for cooking, and food contact surface sanitation, though the inspection was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025072142 | $200.00 | Sep 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- El Tamarindo Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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