4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE OF CORAL SPRINGS LLC
2660 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33065
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live small flying insect at front counter wait station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022044696 | Jul 25, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef, removed from original packaging, over box of ready to eat chicken tenders. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. To go hot table; burnt ends (121F - Hot Holding) As per operator food made and portioned today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed hot table operating on low temperature. Operator placed in oven to reheat back to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwashing sink inside main kitchen. Observed a pitcher partially filled with water inside opposite hand wash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in triple sink area
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in back ice bin. Operator cleaned
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish washer soiled with debris. Employee cleaned top of dish washer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cookline soiled with grease
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with grease
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned stem
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door black coolercole; coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); in house butter milk ranch (52F); blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door black coolercole; coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); in house butter milk ranch (52F); blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale 2. Two door black cooler. cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed cheese in freezer to quick chill
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with grease
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine. Operator cleaned
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at Cookline with no hair restriction. Overhand employee put on hat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at Cookline soiled with grease
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In main line hot box, grilled chicken (131F - Hot Holding); grilled sausage (133F - Hot Holding). Per manager in unit since 11:00am. Both items removed to oven to reheat to 165F for proper hot holding. Second temperatures taken - sausage (183F); chicken (181F)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance around interior top of ice bin.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks in cook line coolers. Manager removed all.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in back prep area reading 50ppm quaternary. Manager remade to proper 200ppm.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at Cookline flip top cooler
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf in ware washing area
Dec 18, 2023Assigned to InspectorComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ) In right hot box, smoked chicken (124F - Hot Holding). Per employee heated and in unit 1 hr. Pan removed and placed in oven and reheated to 167F for proper hot holding. 2) At front hot line, portioned grits (122F - Hot Holding). Per manager in line 45 minutes, grits removed and reheated to 197F for proper hot holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on wire shelf above service trays for front counter hot line. Manager removed bottle to chemical storage area.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. HAACP plan received in Tallahassee for review and approval.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage cup on wire shelf above serving trays for front counter. Manager moved beverage to designated spot on lowest shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on wire shelf above trays for service at front counter. Manager moved phone to office.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cake flour mix not labeled in bakery area. Employee labeled.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live small flying insect at front counter wait station.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Melted butter at the grill, 106F, no time marking, prepared or portioned less than 4 hours ago. Operator time marked "11:30a-3:30p".
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener located in the prep area of the kitchen.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink by the warewash sink. Operator replaced.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours incorrectly date marked. Food date marked 9-21-23, per operator food was prepared 8-21-23.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner by mop sink rack. Operator labeled "glass cleaner".
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the kitchen prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed copy and posted by end of inspection.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server observed with long ponytail.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two servers at the front counter with no beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Box of drink mix observed stored on the floor in the back storage area near the smokers. Operator placed box on the shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance old food debris observed on gasket to reach in cooler opposite desert display case and unit under French fry station.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.