Top Resto and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Top Resto and Bar has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Top Resto and Bar's latest score of 74 falls below the Tamarac average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. White rice and black rice and peas with no date mark, per operator in unit more than 24hrs
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen flip top; sliced tomato (45F at 1240pm to 45 at 0106pm- Ambient Cooling since 1100). Operator placed inside walk in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In kitchen, floor has food debris and dirty wiping cloths, throughout the area
36-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen, not landing any surfaces. Operator killed and disposed. Observed 2 small flying insects in back storage area, not landing on anything. Operator killed and disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved underneath flip top to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen, 2 lights no shield.
38-07-4
67
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Person in Charge does not access to files to get certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 signature form available for new hire employee. Bulletin printed and completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed a new employee without agreement form, under 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on floor under kitchen hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
74
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, carton of raw shell eggs on top of open packs of sliced cheeses. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf opposite side of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Cooking thermometer only present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
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 signature form available for new hire employee. Bulletin printed and completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on floor under kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. Person in Charge does not access to files to get certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in kitchen fliptop lower cooler, open container of milk open more than 24 hrs per manager. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge does not have access to files to get certificates. Person in Charge - Ecclesiastes Theophile **Warning**
53A-01-7
39
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Resto and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Resto and Bar on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Resto and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Top Resto and Bar.
How does Top Resto and Bar compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Top Resto and Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Top Resto and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top Resto and Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Top Resto and Bar 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 Top Resto and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top Resto and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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