BJS RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 543
1580 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 954-227-7055
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
JAN 25
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind soup well in kitchen. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch dirty dishes and then removed clean food containers before changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed her gloves and wash hands.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor from AC repairs.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef at cook line preparing food with no beard guard. Operator donned beard guard
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell on expo line near ice cream cooler and behind salad cold table found off with utensils stored inside. Operator turned on
Aug 21, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta cold table; crushed tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed food item exposed under open heat/fire. Operator placed food item on ice for quick chill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in cooler by batter station and walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At expo line in kitchen (left side). Operator printed "Employee Must Wash Hands" sign.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, Ice cream stored uncovered. Operator covered
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach dip (81F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated in microwave. (Spinach dip 169F - Hot Holding)
Stored food not covered. Lemons and limes not covered at expo. Operator covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on kitchen cutting boards after use. Operator removed
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line donned gloves without handwash prior to preparing food
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind soup well in kitchen. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized the area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach behind take out counter, in front of cabinet. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized area 2) 1 dead roach handwashing sink station next to fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1)Ice build 2 door freezer next to fryers 2)Ice build up in walk in freezer
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on ready to eat salads without a hair net. Employee Donned a hair net
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed and placed in a clean and sanitized container
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server picked up paper off of floor, continued to dispense drink in clean to go cup and serve to customer with no handwashing.
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. Sandwich Station; sliced tomatoes (44-48F - Cold Holding); salsa (44-52F - Cold Holding). Foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station; sliced tomatoes (44-48F - Cold Holding); salsa (44-52F - Cold Holding). Foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot table; cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding). In unit less than 4hrs. Observed to water in unit. Operator reheated to 185F
Apr 23, 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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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead dragon fly on floor next to pizza oven. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In kitchen drink dispenser/ice machine (left side), behind expo line. Ice scoop handle left in ice. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind bar area. Operator printed and posted by handwashing station.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. right side 4 drawer unit: cooked quinoa (64F); hard boiled eggs (67F); cheese (67F); cut tomatoes (63F); blue cheese crumbles (67F); fresh mozzarella (63F); raw tuna (65F); pickled vegetables (65F); cut lettuce (71F). Operator states items have been in unit over night, unknown time out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right side 4 drawer unit: cooked quinoa (64F); hard boiled eggs (67F); cheese (67F); cut tomatoes (63F); blue cheese crumbles (67F); fresh mozzarella (63F); raw tuna (65F); pickled vegetables (65F); cut lettuce (71F). Operator states items have been in unit over night, unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cooked pasta (51F); salsa (49F); cooked ribs (52F); cooked chicken (52F); raw salmon (50F); raw calamari (41F); raw chicken (40F) being stored in walk in cooler. Tech on site making repairs to unit. Operator states unit has been off and on while repairs are made for approximately 1 hour and repairs will be completed in approximately 1.5 hours. Operator started to ice items and move to keg walk in cooler
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches next to cook line hand wash sink on wall. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
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