Hampton Inn and Suites Tamarac
5701 Madison Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622063
What drove the grade
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
Observed in-use utensil stored in water at 80°F.
Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed sausages thawed at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. Operator transfer to reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed a wet wiping cloth in prep area not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
-Observed case with napkins stored on dry storage floor. -Observed coffee filters not stored in a protected manner. Exposed to contamination.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.