BONEFISH GRILL
1455 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 954.509.0405
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F).
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019018304 | Mar 27, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In the walk in cooler, Marsala (77F - Cooling) at 2:25 started cooling at 11:00. The sauce is being reheated to 165F to then cool according to the parameters.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cook line, raw fish stored over clean spinach. The spinach was removed from the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline, butter (58-43F - Cold Holding). The butter has been in the cooler less than 4 hours. The item was not prepped or portioned today. The item was voluntarily discarded by the manager. On the cook line, imperial topping (52-43F - Cold Holding). The item was not prepped was not prepared or portioned today. The item was in the cooler less than 4 hours. Voluntarily discarded by manager. On the end of the cook line on a prep table, shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). The shrimp were out of refrigerator for less than 4 hours stored on ice. The shrimp were voluntarily discarded by the manager. The shrimp were not prepped or portioned today.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. N the cook line, a spray bottle of oil was not labeled. The bottle was then labeled by an employee.
Jul 7, 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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Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed hotel pan with food debris not separated from clean hotel pans
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged vacuum sealed fish in walk in cooler not cut open before thawed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in plate cooler
Feb 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 palm heart cans dented
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top (right); Chimichurri (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4 hrs. Observed food item overfilled inside unit with flip top open. Operator reduced portion by half.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags of ice in kitchen hand wash sink next to cold table. Operator removed
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and provided written plan
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In ice cream reach in freezer, observed ice build up on walls and bas of the unit
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 110F
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of single door cooler not inverted. Operator inverted
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Canned food, Palm Hearts See stop sale.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing by dry storage room.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum sealed salmon thawed. Operator opened vacuum sealed product.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine surface. Operator placed in clean and sanitized container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door lowboy cooler handles soiled, greasy handles. Operator cleaned
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave in kitchen build up of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine surface. Operator placed in clean and sanitized container
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with handle buried inside of coleslaw, in the salad dressings flip top. Operator placed handle above food item
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at hot table 115F. Operator replaced water to 167F hot water
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over kegs of beer in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheddar cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding); fontina cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in flip top unit. Per operator held in unit overnight. Not portioned or prep today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheddar cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding); fontina cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in flip top unit. Per operator held in unit overnight. Not portioned or prep today. See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a whisk and spoon in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No sink or surface test strips. Operator waiting for test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Opposite dishwasher. Operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flip top cooler drawer handle in contact with mussels. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 115F. At steam table. Operator placed containers on stove to reheat water. Rechecked 140F
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on cook line cutting boards. Discussed with operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths. No Sink and Surface test kit provided for triple sink/sanitizer buckets. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Observed at control device above mop sink. Not above any food storage/preparation areas.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at ice cream freezer on cook line. Operator states service call is in
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.