Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Hollywood restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean
FL-55
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
41
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in 2 door reach in freezer raw ground beef burger patties over cooked potatoes and egg rolls. All not in original packaging, Operator stored property. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed -Walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw beef, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cookline handwashing sink used as storage for container of dish washing solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/ - Manager Elsa arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cooked shrimp soup portioned in quart containers made 2 days ago not properly date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Walk in cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
43
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in 2 door stainless reach in on cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored with dry storage items at prep station. Operator removed and properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Espresso machine drain line draining into expo line hand wash sink. Discussed with operator
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled. Operator started to clean and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at expo line hand wash sinks. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler door
23-24-4
47
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: ; cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit over 4 hours. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top: ; cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (64F - Cold Holding). Per operator in unit over 4 hours. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grains of rice debris in handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled on in 2 door freezer. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed covered on receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
61
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elsa Fajardo 4-6-2019 Prometric **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose in kitchen missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, cooked potatoes (51F - Cooling). Per employee cooling prepared night before and in unit overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, tray with tubes of raw ground beef above container of raw pork. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, cooked potatoes (51F - Cooling). Per employee cooling prepared night before and in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw chicken above containers of chicken stock and beans. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elsa Fajardo 4-6-2019 Prometric **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, quart containers of cooked pineapple sauce and shrimp with cream sauce not labeled. Per employee prepared 4-14. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in prep area not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, container of prepped raw pork, bucket of cooked beans, and bucket of chicken stock not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board at fliptop unit. **Warning**
21-04-4
27
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen dry storage area- observed container of rice with no labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen steam table- observed soiled dry wiping cloth on top of steam table.
21-10-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Main kitchen steam table- observed 16 ounce Togo container being stored inside cooked rice. Operator removed Togo container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed kitchen knives being stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
10-17-4
82
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed drain full of sewage water and main kitchen has foul odor smell. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen slicer at walk-in cooler- observed 3 live flying insects landing on deli slicer with food debris. - front counter bar- observed 3 live flying insects landing on single service napkins. Main kitchen service line at microwave- observed 3 live flying insects flying around and landing on microwave.
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee cup of coffee on cold holding unit.
12B-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed objectionable order.
36-64-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant.
How does Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant 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 Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tardes Calenas Bar Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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