Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1025 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 192 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 per visit. The facility operated under the prior name The Red Cow in 2017 and faced one fire safety violation for a smoker producing unvented kitchen vapors. Food contact surface violations and consumer advisory failures are the most common citations. A December 2025 inspection documented 11 violations including 7 high-priority items.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.5
violations / inspection
6.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017058810 | $200.00 | Nov 29, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Smoker produces vapors in kitchen. No proper hood ventilation.
Notified Fire Marshall 954.828.5223.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tamarindo Harbor Seafood Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Red Cow (2017).
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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).
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