Tamarac — Food Safety Records

Overview

Tamarac, Florida has 85 food establishments with 1,700 inspections on record. The pass rate is 77.7%, below the state average of 85.8%. 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. Updated August 2026.

85Facilities
1,700Inspections
0Closures 2026
77.7%Pass Rate
5Avg Violations

Tamarac Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tamarac 77.7% Pass Rate 77.7%
Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%
Tamarac 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Tamarac 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Tamarac Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Milano Italian Grill 3 Call Back - Complied
Chello's Premier LLC 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tokyo Peking Express 7 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raising Cane's Restaurant #1014 2 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Manninos Pizza Restaurant 2 Call Back - Complied
La Antioquena Cafe & Bakery 7 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Milano Italian Grill 14 (2 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Flavor Bar Restaurant and Bakery LLC 9 (1 high) Warning Issued
El Bochinche 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tamarac Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
08 Proper hand/arm washing 19,398
03 Employee health reporting 18,179
14 Food contact surfaces 14,262
31 Clean multi-use utensils 11,325
22 Consumer advisory 10,803

Tamarac Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

104Actions on Record
$43,140Total Fines
$419Avg Fine
$1,800Largest Fine
40Facilities 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
Jul 7, 2026 Ferro Pizzeria $480 2--2026040115
Jul 22, 2026 China Star $400 2--2026030906
Jul 22, 2026 Carl's Seafood Tamarac $400 2--2026021960
Apr 8, 2026 Silver Pon to Go $400 2--2026020117
Aug 14, 2025 Kfc $400 2--2025033473
Mar 5, 2026 China Star $400 2--2025087181

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: Notable Restaurants

China Star

Tamarac · Most Closures

38 inspections 294 violations 3 closures

La Granja Parrilla & Seafood

Tamarac · Most Closures

32 inspections 210 violations 3 closures

Kalalou Bar & Grill Fort Lauderdale LLC

Tamarac · Most Closures

22 inspections 131 violations 3 closures

Hong Kong City BBQ

Tamarac · Most Inspected

36 inspections 336 violations 2 closures

Nahuen Tamarac

Tamarac · Most Inspected

35 inspections 197 violations

Milano Italian Grill

Tamarac · Recently Inspected

31 inspections 296 violations

Tamarac: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Hampton Inn 2 52 0
McDonalds 2 134 0
Subway 2 108 0
Wendys 2 137 0
Applebees 1 124 0
Culvers 1 17 0
Comfort Suites 1 42 0
Fairfield Inn 1 11 0
La Quinta 1 23 0
Raising Canes 1 9 0

Tamarac Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tamarac?
Tamarac, Florida has 85 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 77.7%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
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 77.7%, which is 8.1 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tamarac?
Food establishments in Tamarac have an average of 20 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 $43,140 in fines across 104 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $419 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.

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Tamarac Restaurants & Food Establishments (85)

Eve's Bakery & Restaurant

10032 W MCNAB RD, Tamarac

4 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Raising Cane's Restaurant #1014

5600 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac

5 inspections · 9 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Cold Stone

4237 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD. UNIT 11, Tamarac

3 inspections · 6 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Freddie Restaurant and Bakery

8110 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac

2 inspections · 6 violations · Last: May 2026

Lucky Scoops Ice Cream

8197 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 4, Tamarac

3 inspections · 2 violations · Last: Oct 2025