Char Hut of America
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Char Hut of America has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Char Hut of America's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of cheddar cheese 1 can of Mallo Creme(marshmallow cream)
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing bracelet while cooking burgers on the grill
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed blue rags stored next to grill on counter
21-12-4
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-07-5
74
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on chemical shelf. Manager discarded substance. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper panel inside ice bin has mold like buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw tuna, and raw pork sausage stored over French fries in fagor standing freezer located in dry storage area. Operator removed and stored correctly.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in hot drawer located at cook line. with grease build up. Observed ice chute by self serve soda machine in dining room with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at prep area beside 3 compartment sink area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed lids for beverages not inverted, food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted lids.
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pita bread in box stored on floor under walk in shelf in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor baseboard tiles missing throughout.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease build on floors, by fryers and under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located in front of 3 compartment sink with heavy mold build up.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatula from overnight stored under grill built up with grease.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burnt out in dry storage area.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up on the sides of the grill and the side of the fryers., between fryers. Observed shelves with flour and sugar with heavy dust, food build up and mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and all reach in coolers throughout with mold like substance on gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Observed Unwrapped single-service utensils, spoons located at cook line. not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler with food build up, heavy surface rust and gaskets with mold build up. Observed interior of reach in freezer with stored French fries with heavy grease build up shelves. Observed walk in shelves with heavy mold buildup and surface rust.
22-16-4
37
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger over raw tuna in reach in freezer. Operator corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at front counter. Operator corrected on site 200ppm .Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth 50ppm and 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle at reach in burger and hot dog cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized door handle **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items to go containers no barrier not inverted. Operator inverted containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Char Hut of America last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Char Hut of America on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Char Hut of America?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Char Hut of America.
How does Char Hut of America compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Char Hut of America most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Char Hut of America's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Char Hut of America have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Char Hut of America means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Char Hut of America inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Char Hut of America is inspected around three times per year on average.
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