INCONTRO ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND STEAKHOUSE
2752 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33065
Last inspected Apr 2, 2025 · 7 visits since August 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.
NOV 23
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. 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. 1. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects in bar area not landing. 1. Approximately 6 small flying insects in dish area. Not landing
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,820
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023050594 | Aug 22, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 | $1,000 |
| 2--2023037763 | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 19, 2024 | $500 |
| 2--2023066290 | Nov 7, 2023 | Apr 26, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Reviewed with operator proper shell stock tag maintenance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen left flip top cooler soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw shrimp thawing in container of water in hand sink. Operator removed raw shrimp
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5 dead roaches in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in kitchen stored between flip top,cooler and wall. Operator removed knife
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at kitchen in container of standing water 70F. Operator replaced water. Water now at 170F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with grease
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator put shrimp to thaw in running water
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left kitchen flip top cooler
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects in bar area not landing. 1. Approximately 6 small flying insects in dish area. Not landing
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. raw liquid egg (45F - Cold Holding); creamer (46F - Cold Holding). Observed unit holding warm ambient temperature. Per operator items in cooler over night see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw liquid egg (45F - Cold Holding); creamer (46F - Cold Holding). Observed unit holding warm ambient temperature. Per operator items in cooler over night see stop sale.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand sink by exit door.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left kitchen flip top cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no hand washing sign in both kitchen sinks
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above Demi glaze in walk in cooler. Open reorganized
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for last 90 days at time of inspection
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sinks. Operator provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sinks. Operator provided
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at oven doors
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Stove top burners soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of salt, sugar, and breadcrumbs in back prep area not labeled. Manager added labels. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line not labeled.
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority8 Intermediate6 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 assisting with inspection handling multiple containers returned to cook line to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction for salmon.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in storage area, open cases of raw fish above open cases of pastas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) In cook line left side lowboy drawers, containers of raw steaks above containers of raw fish. Manager inverted containers for proper separation. 2) in right fliptop lower cooler, container breaded raw chicken above container of breaded raw veal. Manager inverted for proper separation. 3) In walk in cooler, raw ground beef and containers of steak above containers of raw fish. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At service area opposite cook line, cut butter (68F - Cold Holding). Per manager, prepared at 3:45pm. Butter moved back to cooler to rechill. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control. Form provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In cook line steam well, mashed potatoes (118-125F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared 2.5 hrs. manager moved back to stove to reheat. 2) In service area opposite cook line, fresh roasted garlic in oil (86F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared at 3:00pm. Garlic moved to steam well to reheat.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam and mussel tags not date marked for when finished.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Marvin Lima
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by triple sink / ice machines and end of cook line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice bin have mold like buildup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board at salad station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board at salad station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sinks by triple sink/ ice machines and end of cook line.
Stored food not covered. Chicken stock and marinara in walk in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of salt, sugar, and breadcrumbs in back prep area not labeled. Manager added labels. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil at cook line not labeled.
Aug 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw ground beef stored over fish in walk-in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Observed clams tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. -Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on lamb chops and meat sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 06/19/2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. -Observed accumulation of heavy old food residue buildup on 12 burner stove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour and bread crumbs removed from the original container not identified by common name.
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.