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MR TARZAN

219 N 21 AVE, Hollywood FL 33020 · 786-307-1507

Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · 5 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats127
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623673
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 24
JUL 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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 and provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $500

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022005118Feb 1, 2022Jun 14, 2022$500

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. To be addressed in plan review
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership, layout does not match plans on file. Bar hand wash sink in different location. Ice machines in different locations, addition of triple sink in ware washing area
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No designated mop sink provided
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked rice in 2 drawer cooler across stove. Operator rearranged TCS foods.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink across deep freezer with corn grain debris inside. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink across deep fryer. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. On ice water inspector thermometer 32F and operator thermometer at 37F instructed operator how to calibrate.
Intermediate/05-06-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area damaged.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor around far end of kitchen near upright reach in cooler.
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table on cookline. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager Christian Olivares 8-31-2020 ServSafe Person in Charge Tony Dominguez
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Jun 17, 2024 · Christian Olivares Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 17, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned sauces in storage area chest freezer missing date when prepared.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area damaged.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 17, 2024 · Observed same. Time Extended
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter at sushi/ceviche station under no time or temperature control, sushi rice (72F - Cold Holding). Per employee cooked on 4-18 and on counter overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at sushi/ceviche station under no time or temperature control, sushi rice (72F - Cold Holding). Per employee cooked on 4-18 and on counter overnight. Employee discarded rice. Recommended using time control for rice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Kitchen employee rinsed hands off in prep sink at far end of kitchen.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
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 and provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager Christian Olivares 8-31-2020 ServSafe Person in Charge Tony Dominguez
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom. Employee replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at end of cook line. Employee replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 170F in boiling water.
Intermediate/05-06-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned sauces in storage area chest freezer missing date when prepared.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area damaged.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront dessert cooler in back storage area.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at end of cook line. Sign printed and provided to post.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor around far end of kitchen near upright reach in cooler.
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain at hand sink opposite fliptop unit disassembled due to leak.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Squeeze bottles of oil and water at cook line missing labels. 2) Bulk container of flour in back storage area missing label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.