EL TAMARINDO COAL FIRED PIZZA LLC
712 ATLANTIC SHORES BLVD, Hallandale FL 33009 · 954-456-4447
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored in with whole muscle beef. Operator separated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of pink chemical stored above make table. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled pink chemical stored above in spray bottle. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed operator skip sanitation step in pot washing sink. Operator instructed to run all pots and pans through the dish machine (chlorine 100 ppm) as final step.
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator corrected.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tums on kitchen shelf above food preparation area. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provide.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written plan for 4 hour time marking for pizza by the slice. Operator provided.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J. Garcia and K. Martinez expired 1-30-26.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the the chlorine sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup cup (no handle) being used to portion hot rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on kitchen shelves above food preparation area. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup cup used to portion hot rice, returned to water bowl 89F. Operator discarded.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of allergy medication stored on shelf above flip top and prep station next to microwave in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched door knob to go outside of establishment. After returning to work area, employee proceeded to grabbed a clean spoon to stir cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Tray of raw shells eggs stored above container of raw calamari in Continental lowboy reach in. Employee removed the eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top across from flat top-Raw Beef (40-69F - Cold Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Cook placed top portion in reach in cooler to quick chill.
Bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phones stored on top shelves above pizza Station and sandwich station in kitchen. Employees removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood filters soiled 2) Shelves above flip top next to triple sink soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and dust. Wall next to pizza station and behind microwave soiled.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True Lower Reach in-; Cooked Pork (50F - Cooling). Per chef food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef patties stored above opened box of tortillas in reach in freezer across from ice machine in storage area. Employee inverted.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above container of cooked pork in True lower reach in cooler in cook line. Chef inverted.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True Lower Reach in-; Cooked Pork (50F - Cooling). Per chef food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen next to exit door.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection.
Bowl used to dispense sugar. Chef removed.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hat and proceeded to grab a clean plate to fixed customer's meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked Rice (112F- Reheating) Observed rice removed from microwave and placed in steam Table. Reviewed heating procedures with Cook. Cook reheated on stove.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine chemical test kit not testing chemical solution.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
2 Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Manager removed.
Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza flip top-; Cooked sausage (42-48F - Cold Holding); Ham (46F - Cold Holding).Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Employee moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to pizza flip top. Manager replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage area next to ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of sugar under prep table front of pizza station. Chef removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil. Shelves in walk in cooler soil.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Wall soiled with accumulated of dust. Wall next to Pizza Station behind microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar under prep tablé across from pizza station not labeled. Chef labeled during inspection.
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.