Coconut Creek, Broward County

BAR LOUIE

4443 LYONS RD STE D101, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Sep 22, 2025
City
Coconut Creek
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

14-86-1

Detail 24055862

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using brown paper towels as a good liner in kitchen. Manager discarded paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24055867

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sinks at front bar were being used for storage. Manager emptied and washed handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24055868

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at waiters station. Manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24055860

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink at front bar. Managed filled handwashing soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24055863

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles not labeled. Manager labeled bottles Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24055861

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling where pipe goes into ceiling at cook line.

29-09-4

Detail 24055870

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at handwashing sink in kitchen and on handwashing sink by dishwasher.

31B-04-4

Detail 24055864

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at kitchen and front bar handwashing sinks.

08B-17-4

Detail 24055866

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on cook line with stickers and washed. Manager removed avocados removed stickers and washed before cutting. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24055865

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloths quaternary sanitizer buckets at prep station at 0 ppm. Manager refilled quaternary sanitizer buckets to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24055869

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with truffel oil not labeled on the cook line. Manager labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23419524

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handwashing sink. Manager moved trash can Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23419525

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed

41-17-4

Detail 23419523

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23419522

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Employees removed cell phone and sanitize the area. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-4

Detail 23011471

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One of the hand wash sink in the front bar is unable to turn on the hot water

29-49-6

Detail 23011468

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door

29-11-4

Detail 23011469

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe by the dish washer is disconnected

02D-01-5

Detail 23011470

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22428266

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents caked with debris and dust

35B-01-4

Detail 22428268

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom of the rear door is worn out, need to fix

31B-04-4

Detail 22428267

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hands sign at front bar

Aug 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22171522

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects inside of closed pan of pineapple at bar. See Stop Sale Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects landing at back side soda gun at bar Observed 5 live small insects at beer taps at bar area not landing. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed 2 live small insects at bar area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 live small flying insect in kitchen area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22171521

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Next unannounced Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22171519

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Next unannounced Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22171520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wait station leaking from side of faucet. Faucet in women's restroom by door not functioning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Next unannounced Time Extended

Aug 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22167681

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects inside of closed pan of pineapple at bar. See Stop Sale Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects landing at back side soda gun at bar Observed 5 live small insects at beer taps at bar area not landing. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 22167685

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects inside of closed pan of pineapple at bar. See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22167682

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives (70°F - Cold Holding) being held in bar area garnish tray. Operator states item has been out for 3.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler 2 door flip top left side: artichoke (55°F); four cheese sauce (56°F); blue cheese crumbles (55°F); drawers under flat top: cheese (48°F); butter milk (61°F). All items being held less than four hours. Operator iced items and closed lids. Retook temperatures at 42°F-48°FCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22167683

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22167689

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Brianna Anderson 3-4-19. CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22167684

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided napkins Corrected On-Site Warning

24-27-4

Detail 22167687

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Glasses stored directly under paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink at wait station. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22167686

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22167680

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at wait station leaking from side of faucet. Faucet in women's restroom by door not functioning Warning

03A-05-5

Detail 22167688

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed at 1 door stainless on cook line next to fryers items temped at proper cold holding. Unit was turned off. Operator turned on unit Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21902669

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator set up triple sink and called for service Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21902666

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives (60°F - Cold Holding) being held in garnish tray, employee states item has been out for approximately 3 hours. Employee moved back to reach in Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21902664

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator unable to provide proof of current certification Warning

22-31-4

Detail 21902665

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on ware washing shelves Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21902667

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. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21902670

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. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21902663

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed outside of walk in coolers Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21902668

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled ice scoop holder. Operator moved to ware washing area Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21902662

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 21519656

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area reach in cooler, French Onion Soup (50F - Cold Holding). Item held in cooler overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 21519653

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area reach in cooler, French Onion Soup (50F - Cold Holding). Item held in cooler overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale At breading station, buttermilk (43-55F - Cold Holding). Item stored above ice. Item removed to cooler to chill and cold hold. At bar area, cheese stuffed olives (67F - Cold Holding). Olives moved to cooler to chill and cold hold. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21519651

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage shelves, sterno cans stored over single service items. Sterno removed Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21519655

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-13-5

Detail 21519652

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. At bar. Sink order corrected Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21519654

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20800700

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chloride sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.

08A-05-6

Detail 20800703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over various sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20800704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Fish (45 - Cold Holding); chicken (45 - Cold Holding); dressing (44 - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45 - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items place in unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer all TCS foods to a working unit. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20800706

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, wings were cooked on 01/19/2022. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 20800699

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Observed flip top cooler on cookline ambient temperature at 47°F.

08B-38-4

Detail 20800701

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food item stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20800705

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed vegetables stored over bread in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20800702

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container Corrected On-Site

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20544481

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans of pizza sauce on dry storage shelf. Operator informed and a stop sale issued. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20544482

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm. Warning

01B-12-4

Detail 20544479

High Priority - Food contaminated by flying insects. Observed open bag with cranberries contaminated by flying insects landing inside. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20544480

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on operator bag with cranberry and 2 in bar area. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20544483

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, chicken was cooked on 09/27/2021. -Observed no date mark on a open gallon of whole milk stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, milk was open on 08/26/2021. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20544478

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food residue. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20544484

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler not covered. -Observed open bag with cranberries contaminated by flying insects landing inside. See stop sale. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20544477

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed mold like substance buildup on wall in dishwashing area. Warning