Tamarac — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Tamarac, Florida has 114 food establishments with 1,658 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 77.4%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Kalalou Bar & Grill Fort Lauderdale LLC in Tamarac on November 6, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

114Facilities
1,658Total Inspections
1Closures 2026
77.4%Pass Rate
5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
China Star 38 294 3
La Granja Parrilla & Seafood 31 204 3
Kalalou Bar & Grill Fort Lauderdale LLC 22 131 3
Hong Kong City BBQ 36 336 2
Fortune Dragon 35 272 2

Tamarac Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tamarac 77.4% Pass Rate 77.4%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Tamarac 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Tamarac 0.88 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.88
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Tamarac Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Thai Curry 2 Call Back - Complied
Casa De Amore LLC 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kalalou Bar & Grill Fort Lauderdale LLC 2 Call Back - Complied

Tamarac Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Tamarac Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

104Actions on Record
$44,720Total Fines
$434Avg Fine
$1,800Largest Fine
41Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Nov 6, 2025 Kalalou Bar & Grill Fort Lauderdale LLC $800 2--2025057201
Dec 1, 2025 Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill $800 2--2025058662
Apr 23, 2026 Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill $600 2--2026022339
Nov 13, 2025 Flavor Bar Restaurant and Bakery LLC $560 2--2025055228
Jun 12, 2025 Chow Time Grill and Buffet $400 2--2025037427
Apr 8, 2026 Silver Pon to Go $400 2--2026020117
Mar 5, 2026 China Star $400 2--2025087181
Jun 25, 2025 Tokyo Peking Express $400 2--2025032634
Aug 14, 2025 Kfc $400 2--2025033473
Jul 14, 2025 Fortune Dragon $400 2--2025015389

Tamarac Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

43Fire Violations
21Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 38
Other fire safety violation 4
Fire extinguisher in red zone 1

Tamarac Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Tamarac has 30 FDACS-regulated facilities with 62 inspections on record and 28 stop-sale orders issued.

30Retail Facilities
62FDACS Inspections
28Stop-Sale Orders

Tamarac FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Festival Supermarket Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Festival Supermarket Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Festival Supermarket Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Festival Supermarket Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Ez-cbd-wholesale-394587 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Ez-cbd-wholesale-394587 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Tamarac FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Tamarac Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Smoothie King 2 11 350
Shell 2 152 1,169
Dunkin 1 13 347
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,084

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Tamarac: Notable Restaurants

Tamarac: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Wendys 2 135 0
McDonalds 2 129 0
Subway 2 108 0
Hampton Inn 2 52 0
La Granja 1 204 3
Pollo Tropical 1 73 0
Cold Stone Creamery 1 6 0
Dunkin 1 37 0
Kfc 1 37 0
Menchies 1 28 0

Tamarac Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tamarac?
Tamarac, Florida has 114 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tamarac?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Tamarac is 77.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Tamarac this year?
1 food establishments in Tamarac have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Tamarac?
The most frequently cited violations in Tamarac are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tamarac?
Wendys has the most locations in Tamarac with 2 establishments.
How does Tamarac compare to the Florida state average?
Tamarac has a pass rate of 77.4%, which is 8.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tamarac?
Food establishments in Tamarac have an average of 14.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Tamarac been assessed?
Food establishments in Tamarac have been assessed $44,720 in fines across 104 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $434 and the largest single fine was $1,800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Tamarac restaurants?
43 fire safety violations have been documented across 21 food establishments in Tamarac. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tamarac inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Tamarac, Florida has 30 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 62 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Tamarac?
FDACS has issued 28 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tamarac. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Tamarac Restaurants & Food Establishments (114)

Woodmont Country Club

7801 NW 80 AVE, Tamarac

19 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Snappers Restaurant

4243 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

29 inspections · 118 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Manninos Pizza Restaurant

10012-10014 W MCNAB RD, Tamarac

16 inspections · 107 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Chick-fil-a Lauderhill

8190 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

21 inspections · 86 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Wendys 8468

8901 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

23 inspections · 77 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Pollo Tropical #248

8851 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

16 inspections · 73 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Rejoice Tamarac

8001 W MCNAB RD, Tamarac

22 inspections · 73 violations · Last: Feb 2026

McDonalds #3555

7600 NW 57 ST, Tamarac

15 inspections · 71 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Colony West Golf Club

6850 NW 88 AVE, Tamarac

13 inspections · 70 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Trino's Restaurant

6965 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

19 inspections · 63 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill

5100 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

20 inspections · 62 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Trapeze

5213 N SR 7, Tamarac

17 inspections · 61 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Pizza & Tingzs

5100 W COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 5, Tamarac

20 inspections · 60 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Subway #729

4601 NW 31 AVE, Tamarac

13 inspections · 60 violations · Last: Aug 2025

McDonald's

8375 NW 88 AVE, Tamarac

16 inspections · 58 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Wendy's

7025 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac

20 inspections · 58 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Mily Caribbean Restaurant

5351 N STATE RD 7, Tamarac

9 inspections · 58 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Don Rodone 2

8763 NW 57TH ST, Tamarac

17 inspections · 53 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Subway 53447

4235 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

14 inspections · 48 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Wow! Wing House

4231 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

11 inspections · 46 violations · Last: Jan 2026