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

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Tamarac: Notable Restaurants

Tamarac: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Hampton Inn 2 52 0
McDonalds 2 129 0
Subway 2 108 0
Wendys 2 135 0
Chick-fil-a 1 86 0
Dennys 1 143 1
Kfc 1 37 0
Menchies 1 28 0
Taco Bell 1 123 0
Applebees 1 124 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?
Hampton Inn 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)

Chello's Premier LLC

2550 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

16 inspections · 45 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Sabor Autentico Hondureno

5435 N SR 7, Tamarac

9 inspections · 43 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Midnight Cookies and Cream

6526 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac

10 inspections · 42 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Comfort Suites Contentinal Breakfast

8301 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

15 inspections · 42 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Casa De Amore LLC

7111 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

11 inspections · 40 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Bk#2855

7299 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

16 inspections · 39 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Kfc

7556 NW 58 ST, Tamarac

13 inspections · 37 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Dunkin Pc#301577

4900 N STATE ROAD 7, Tamarac

13 inspections · 37 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Flame Japanese Hibachi

5707 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac

5 inspections · 35 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Hampton Inn and Suites Tamarac

5701 MADISON AVENUE, Tamarac

15 inspections · 34 violations · Last: Aug 2025

I9 Restaurant and Night Club

5305 N STATE RD 7, Tamarac

7 inspections · 34 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Hibachi Way

4257 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

7 inspections · 30 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Menchie's Shoppes on University

5724 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac

10 inspections · 28 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Hallyu Korean BBQ

6800 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac

7 inspections · 26 violations · Last: Jul 2025

On the Hunt

10052 W MCNAB RD, Tamarac

7 inspections · 24 violations · Last: Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn and Suites Fort Lauderdale Tamarac

5070 N SR 7, Tamarac

17 inspections · 23 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Hampton Inn Continental Breakf

4499 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac

11 inspections · 18 violations · Last: Oct 2025

City Furniture

6701 N HIATUS RD, Tamarac

6 inspections · 14 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Culver's

8251 COMMERCIAL DR, Tamarac

6 inspections · 13 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn Suites Fll Northwest

6800 NW 88 AVE, Tamarac

5 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Aug 2025