El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2023. El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Hallandale Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tums on kitchen shelf above food preparation area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provide. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the the chlorine sanitizer.
16-59-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup cup (no handle) being used to portion hot rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
45
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and dust. Wall next to pizza station and behind microwave soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
45
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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.
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. True Lower Reach in- ; Cooked Pork (50F - Cooling). Per chef food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen next to exit door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense sugar. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
39
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to pizza flip top. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage area next to ice machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
58
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil. Shelves in walk in cooler soil.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hands washing sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
35B-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated of dust. Wall next to Pizza Station behind microwave.
36-27-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Container of sauce and gallon of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Chef elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled oil bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza.
How does El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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