Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LEFTYS TAVERN & GRILLE

5771 CORAL RIDGE DR · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33076

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3359916
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8379176
DBPR license1622073

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probes calibrated at 40F. Operator adjusted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bin or raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at left side cook line flip top

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.