LEFTYS TAVERN & GRILLE
5771 CORAL RIDGE DR, Coral Springs FL 33076 · 954.752.3525
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line melted butter (85F - Hot Holding). Per operator item out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed butter under no temperature control. Operator placed butter on stove to quick reheat.
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3 cases · $1,240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026031619 | Mar 9, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024028196 | Apr 19, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $640 |
| 2--2021004791 | Dec 16, 2020 | Jun 2, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Administrative 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
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler, observed a bowl of raw chicken thighs directly over a container of cooked chicken wings. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top (left) butter (42-51F - Cold Holding); cheese, shredded (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed food overfilled and flip top kept open. Operator placed ice bags directly in food for quick chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle behind the bar, soiled with a black mold like substance.
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. 1 employee certificate expired
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic single service container sunk inside container of sauce inside flip top
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine box rack, observed 2 C02 tanks not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above prep area and prep flip top has build up of dust.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed: Ice scoop resting directly on soda machine grate. Ice scoop resting directly on kitchen shelf
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 bulk container of rice, handle partially buried in rice
Nov 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order of date served
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in back heavily soiled with mold like substance. Employee began cleaning ice bin
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in salad station flip top,cooler
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Continental cooler; raw chicken (50F-cold Holding ); hot dogs (51F- Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Per food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order of date served
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing sink used for dumping food as evidence by food debris in hand sink used
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in back heavily soiled with mold like substance. Employee began cleaning ice bin
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in salad station flip top,cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on kitchen flip top cooler cutting board
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink chlorine 0ppm. Operator added solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line melted butter (85F - Hot Holding). Per operator item out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed butter under no temperature control. Operator placed butter on stove to quick reheat.
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 big 6 with operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided appear towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided soap
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 10 ounce cups used as scoops in left flip top,cooler. Operator removed cups
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in back not securely fastened
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer. Operator began removing ice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cook line soiled with grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in right flip top cooler with sellable foods. Operator removed bottle
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Four door reach in cooler shelves pitted with rust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in both kitchen flip top coolers.
Stored food not covered. Cooed chicken wings not covered in right flip top cooler. Operator covered
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator remade solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen ice bin by back exit door soiled with mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup used as scoop for sauce in kitchen left flip top cooler. Operator removed cups
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two helium tanks in back of restaurant by back exit door not secured.
Food stored on floor. Box of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at left flip top cooler two door unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored on cook line flip top. Operator removed and properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw pork thawing in hand wash sink. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna thawing in standing water. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Apr 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seared tuna stored on top shelf in 4 door reach in cooler above multiple ready to eat foods. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (50F-63F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line. Operator states chicken wings have been out for less than 1 hour. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Retook temperature at 41F or below
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled operator cleaned and sanitized. Soda gun soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probes calibrated at 40F. Operator adjusted
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Discussed with operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in cook line flip top cooler prepared 2 days ago not date marked. Operator dated
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Bin or raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at left side cook line flip top
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water in prep area. Operator turned on cold running water
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