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CHAR HUT OF AMERICA

10000 W MCNAB RD, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954.720.5566

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1617607
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed, provided, and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes cold held in walk in cooler at 46F. Per operator, tomatoes transfer to unit 3.5 hours before the inspection. Operator removed to reach in freezer for quick chill.. Observed hotdogs cold held at 44F at front line cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on hotdogs for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed an hole in wall next to electrical breaker box.
Basic/36-24-5
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of cheddar cheese 1 can of Mallo Creme(marshmallow cream)
High priority/01B-01-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee agreement form for employee hired under two months. Emailed operator form, operator printed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing bracelet while cooking burgers on the grill
Basic/13-07-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed blue rags stored next to grill on counter
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on chemical shelf by washing machine. Manager labeled as degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 small CO2 tanks opposite washing machine not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1) Cold Table; sliced lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator food prepped today. Per operator foods in unit less than 4hrs. Operator put all items on ice for quick chill.
High priority/03D-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside top by ice shoot accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on low boy front counter surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed, provided, and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on chemical shelf. Manager discarded substance.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper panel inside ice bin has mold like buildup.
Basic/22-20-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.