The best and worst restaurant health inspections in Coral Springs in May
Health inspectors made their rounds to Coral Springs restaurants during 17 visits in May, doling out violations to some and handing out a few perfect scores.
Violations are categorized as basic, intermediate and high priority. High-priority violations “could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing,” according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
During follow-up visits after past inspections, The Kebab Shop, Hellenic and Rock N Roll Ribs performed well. Food truck Flavor House Grill 2 also earned a perfect score, as did Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen during a licensing inspection.
“A perfect inspection is never about one person,” Hellenic chef Nikol Zarbalas wrote on Facebook. “It’s about my incredible team.”
On the other hand, China Spring at 10629 Wiles Road brought in the most violations with 15, although most were basic issues such as a hole in the ceiling, an employee not wearing a hair net and a bowl used as a rice scooper, records show.
A health inspector docked the restaurant for eggs and chicken wings left on the counter rather than being refrigerated. The restaurant was also asked to dispose of two dented or rusted cans of water chestnuts.
Next, Guido’s Restaurant and Pizzeria at 10641 Wiles Road was docked for 12 violations during a May 26 visit, with only a couple high-priority.
The inspector noted clam and mussel tags were missing that indicate the best-by date, pasta wasn’t refrigerated at the proper temperature and raw veal was stored on top of feta cheese, leading to possible cross contamination.
No other restaurants racked up double digit violations, but other infractions at local eateries included full fly traps that needed to be cleaned out, an unclean cooler, and raw chicken and steak held at 50 degrees, within the danger zone of bacteria growth.
No restaurants were shut down in May after Tijuana Flats was closed on emergency order for a roach infestation on April 30.