DON LUCHOS CAFE
11380 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs FL 33065
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants coming from ceiling area in dry storage and contaminated bulk sugar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 12-1-2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line, small chest freezer opposite fryer - Raw beef patty stored over ready to eat empanadas. Operator reorganized storing the ready to eat empanadas on top and raw beef patty stored below.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification - Luis Eyzaguirre (expired 10-11-24)*Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to fryer, operator provided during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table has grooved marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator engaging in food preparation without a hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at hand sink next to fryer.
Stored food not covered. Small chest freezer opposite fryer - raw beef patty uncovered. Operator placed in food grade bag.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth at preparation table not stored in chlorine between use. Operator placed wiping cloth in chlorine sanitizer solution.
Jun 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Groove marks on white cutting boards
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer thermometer battery dead
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom trash can not covered
Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in front of Hand wash sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet washcloth on top kitchen prep table. Operator stored washcloth in sanitizer solution
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Zwai no proof of parasite destruction
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Un packed squid and unpacked raw octopus stored with cooked chicken and cooked potato, and commercially processed fries. Operator properly stored.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat juices in walk in cooler. Operator inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; cut lettuce (42-50F - Cold Holding) per operator items were placed from wall in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed cut lettuce overfilled in unit. Operator put access lettuce in wall in cooler. Items not prepped or portioned
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed hand out to operator
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. Provided hand out to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer thermometer battery dead
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom trash can not covered
Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in front of Hand wash sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet washcloth on top kitchen prep table. Operator stored washcloth in sanitizer solution
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade chlorine solution. Tested 100ppm
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants coming from ceiling area in dry storage and contaminated bulk sugar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In back store room, ants in bulk container of sugar. Employee discarded sugar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep area. Employee replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Battery in probe thermometer dead.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by cook line. Employee replaced soap.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil by flattop grill not labeled.
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer battery dead.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lowboy drawers at book line, container of portioned raw beef above open container of french fries. Employee moved items to correctly separat.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice cooker at front counter, rice (128F - Hot Holding). Per employee, rice cooked at 8:00am. Observed rice cooker to be turned off. Employee turned on cooker to reheat.
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 provided to be posted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water filter in hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed filter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by triple sink used to clean water filter based on large amount of sand debris in sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer battery dead.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above handwash sink by cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil by flattop not labeled.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 70 degrees Fahrenheit in crockpot. Pre operator,rice removed from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior to inspection. Crackpot was unplugged. Operator stat the reheating process by plugged and turn on unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice at front line. Per operator, rice was cooked on 07/16/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed a hole in the wall next to handwash sink at front line.
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