EL TAMARINDO CAFE

dba EL TAMARINDO CAFE LLC

About this restaurant

El Tamarindo Cafe is a seating restaurant with 151 seats located at 233 SR 84 in Fort Lauderdale. The establishment serves Latin American and Spanish cuisine and is known for Mesoamerican dishes and ceviches. According to online sources, the restaurant operates from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm daily and aims to provide a family-owned dining experience.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
233 SR 84
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Brevard (code 5)
Seating
151 seats

License

License Number
SEA1618419
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 17, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 17, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21 ×2
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×3
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13511213 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 3, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
B · V45
Floor maintenance
Floors not properly maintained
Class: Food Visit ID: 10881037 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food