LEFTYS TAVERN & GRILLE
5771 CORAL RIDGE DR, Coral Springs, FL, 33076
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler,
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
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.
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 36-34-5
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.
Basic - 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.
Basic
- 10-12-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic - 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
Basic
- 10-01-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - 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
Basic
- 22-02-4
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.
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - 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
Basic
- 53B-14-5
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
Intermediate - 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
Intermediate
- 51-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine box rack,
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine box rack, observed 2 C02 tanks not secured.
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.