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IRVIN’S GARLIC SEAFOOD 2 RESTAURANT

8040 WILES RD, Coral Springs FL 33067

Last inspected Jul 25, 2025 · 9 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1622573
Grade history
DEC 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (59F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding) held at glass reach in cooler for less than three hours per operator. Operator placed items into freezer. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) held at sandwhich prep flip top for less than 2 hours. Interior ambient thermometer showing 50F+ on unit. Operator moved items to beverage cooler to ensure proper cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5
In-use tongs stored on soiled sandwich toast oven door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Label on a food including coleslaw at customer beverage cooler prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surface and handle of sandwich toasting oven soiled with food debris build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Three compartment sink quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
High priority/22-47-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
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. Jean Morgan, no Food Hanler Certification.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid observed, no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No 2025 license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pasta salad, coleslaw, and potato salad all in grab n go white no labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
Basic/05-09-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with a busker under the drain which is leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Not provided. Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Not provided. Admin Complaint
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Provided poster. Time Extended
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/06/13/2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2023 · Tricia Lovett expired 6/23 Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tanks not
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Untensils between coolers, pic removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front counter- observed employee touch clothing and proceeded to put on gloves no hand wash.
High priority/12A-07-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/06/13/2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter-observed basil plant and pot inside hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter- observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Front counter reach in cooler- observed containers of pasta and potato salad prepared on-site with no date mark.
Basic/02D-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen reach in cooler at hand washing sink- observed employee beverages inside cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout entire kitchen on prep table and cutting boards.
Basic/21-10-4

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