LUCKY STRIKE TAMARAC
8501 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac FL 33321 · 804-417-1957
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy cooler #5: Raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding), per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Upon arrival, cooler turned off while cleaning, less than an hour. Operator moved raw chicken to walk in cooler to quick chill, and turned on machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018056405 | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks stored in reach in cooler not segregated from restaurant foods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and watch stored on food preparation table.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in dishwashing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water. Operator removed scoop from standing water.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent accumulation of dust
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area, spray bottle filled with blue substance, not labeled
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area, CO2 tanks not secured
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, fried chicken breast stored uncovered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rag not placed in sani bucket after operator finished cleaning cutting board. Operator placed in bucket
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator fixed to 200ppm
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink filled with rags operator removed
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Next to grill clean bowls with no overhead protection, not stored inverted. Operator inverted
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink found in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Oct 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Kitchen flip top(left); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator placed in working reach in cooler for quick chill. Unit ambient temperature 49F°
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 single service cups without handles found in marinara cause in kitchen flip top. Operator removed
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Left kitchen flip top holding at 49F°
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cup of water 76F° containing ice cream scoop.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy cooler #5: Raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding), per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Upon arrival, cooler turned off while cleaning, less than an hour. Operator moved raw chicken to walk in cooler to quick chill, and turned on machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In left lowboy drawers, container of raw burgers above open pack of tortillas. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages and food in right fliptop lower cooler with pizza doughs. Employee moved items to designated area in walk in cooler.
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.