LA FONTANA
2890 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 305.710.6547
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cooked sprinkled shredded cheese on ready to eat pasta with bare hands.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017019025 | Apr 13, 2017 | May 9, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Obsered raw ground beef in walk in cooler directly over open box of precooked lasagna and sauces. Operator reorganized
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear substance. Operator labeled water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside reach in freezers
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on ice machine surface. Operator removed
Jan 14, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside tall white reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease stains
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over ready to eat fries and mozzarella sticks in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
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. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cheese freezer torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed fruits in walk in cooler. Operator properly separated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at pizza station left of oven flip top cooler soiled with food debris
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza station flip top cooler gaskets torn
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at hallway leading to dish area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler next to sellable food. Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded sanitizer rag
May 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cooked sprinkled shredded cheese on ready to eat pasta with bare hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 79F
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Freezer- 1)unpacked chicken stored above fries. Operator organized. 2) walk in cooler - raw beef stored with RTE cold cuts. Operator separated
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top : cured ham 46F, burrata 46F, cooked corned 47F. In unit under 4 hours. Moved foods to 2 door cooler to quick chill
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler - 40F vs 48F
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. Provided poster.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. For cold foods
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top at pizza station : torned gaskets
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment at pizza staton
Food stored on floor. Mozzarellla stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator elevated.
May 10, 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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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Jan 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid via phone call - confirmation #236045644 Account details did not update to show renewal during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf by pizza oven, butter (73F - Cold Holding). Per manager out of cooler since 12:30pm.
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. Bagged linens blocking hand sink by three compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1) Flour buildup on floor around floor mixer in back prep area. 2) Food debris buildup under dry storage shelves between front kitchen and back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Case of tomatoes on floor by counter at pizza station. Manager moved case up off of floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Squeeze bottles of oil under prep table by pizza oven not labeled. 2) Spray bottle of water on back prep table not labeled.
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.