Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
86
Score
Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Tamarac restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around ac vent in kitchen have dust build up. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observe same at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. At dry storage area buckets of jerk seasoning on floor. 2. At walk in freezer buckets of salted beef stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed same at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front hot box cod fish (87F - Hot Holding); king fish (85F - Hot Holding). Per operator items hot held less than four hours. Operator took items away to be reheated **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. Three door cooler- cooked stew chicken (48F - Cooling) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Per operator item cooked cooling in unit since last night. See stop sale 2. Two door cooler- cut cabbage (51F - Cooling). Per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Per operator item cooked cooling in unit since last night. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. 1. Three door cooler- cooked stew chicken (48F - Cooling) per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Per operator item cooked cooling in unit since last night. See stop sale 2. Two door cooler- cut cabbage (51F - Cooling). Per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Per operator item cooked cooling in unit since last night. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing watch while working with food. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cook line soiled with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink food particles in hand washing sink located by three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch preparing to go foods
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of frying oil stored on the floor in rear of kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cheese in self service station.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on three door lowboy in main kitchen soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1. 2023 less than 60 days
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked liver date mark 01/13/2024 mackerel 01/10/2023, Calaloo 01/13/2024 in lowboy reach in. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked liver date mark 01/13/2024 mackerel 01/10/2023, Calaloo 01/13/2024
01B-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1, 2023
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cheese in self serving drink cooler **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on three door lowboy soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open container of bottled water stored in 2 door reach in.
12B-13-4
50
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink outside near exit door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn down gasket on reach cooler door in the storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. 1. Cheese in the self service drink cooler in the dining area. 2. Packaged snack on the self service snack table in dining room.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets in storage area.
23-03-4
67
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed Irish Sea Moss in grab n go cooler. Operator removed from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed cooked fish from over raw liver in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. (1)Observed pan of cooked oxtails in 3 door reach in cooler date marked for 6/22. Operator stated date mark was wrong and relabeled with correct date. (2)Observed shrimp at grab n go cooler, removed from freezer more then 24 hours ago, per operator shrimp was moved from freezer into cooler 48 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed Irish Sea Moss in grab n go cooler. Operator removed from cooler. See stop sale.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed (2) containers of gravy not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles of rubbing alcohol. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of jerk seasonings.
08B-47-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill.
How does Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Butter Flakes Bakery and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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