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 — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Tamarac Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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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

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
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)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 28	Thai Curry	2	Call Back - Complied
Apr 16	Casa De Amore LLC	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 14	Kalalou Bar & Grill Fort Lauderdale LLC	2	Call Back - Complied

Tamarac Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
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

$44,720Total Fines

$434Avg Fine

$1,800Largest Fine

41Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
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

Issue	Citations
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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Nov 10, 2025	Festival Supermarket	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 10, 2025	Festival Supermarket	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 10, 2025	Festival Supermarket	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 10, 2025	Festival Supermarket	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Sep 25, 2025	Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 25, 2025	Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Sep 25, 2025	Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Sep 25, 2025	Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Sep 23, 2025	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…
Sep 23, 2025	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

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	8
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	8
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	5
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	3
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	3

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Tamarac Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Shell	2	152	1,169
Smoothie King	2	11	350
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Dunkin	1	13	347

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Tamarac: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Wendys	2	135	0
Hampton Inn	2	52	0
McDonalds	2	129	0
Subway	2	108	0
Comfort Suites	1	42	0
Fairfield Inn	1	11	0
La Quinta	1	23	0
Raising Canes	1	7	0
Wingstop	1	137	1
Cold Stone Creamery	1	6	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.

La Ranchera # 0002 FDACS Retail

5231 N State Road 7, Tamarac

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Shell Tamarac FDACS Retail

7000 N University DR, Tamarac

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Byis Cafe Xpress FDACS Retail

6712 N University DR, Tamarac

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Turnpike Shell FDACS Retail

5001 N State Road 7, Tamarac

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service