Coral Springs, Broward County

BJS RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 543

1580 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs, FL 33071

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jan 8, 2026
City
Coral Springs
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-04-4

Detail 24289047

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef at cook line preparing food with no beard guard. Operator donned beard guard Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 24289048

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell on expo line near ice cream cooler and behind salad cold table found off with utensils stored inside. Operator turned on Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23977451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta cold table; crushed tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed food item exposed under open heat/fire. Operator placed food item on ice for quick chill Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23977452

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in cooler by batter station and walk in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 23977450

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At expo line in kitchen (left side). Operator printed "Employee Must Wash Hands" sign. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23977449

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, Ice cream stored uncovered. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 23597690

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach dip (81F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated in microwave. (Spinach dip 169F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23597691

Basic - Stored food not covered. Lemons and limes not covered at expo. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23597689

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on kitchen cutting boards after use. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 23448560

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line donned gloves without handwash prior to preparing food Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23448561

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind soup well in kitchen. Operator killed cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23448559

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach behind take out counter, in front of cabinet. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized area 2) 1 dead roach handwashing sink station next to fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 23448562

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1)Ice build 2 door freezer next to fryers 2)Ice build up in walk in freezer Warning

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 23111699

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on ready to eat salads without a hair net. Employee Donned a hair net Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23111698

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed and placed in a clean and sanitized container Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Total: 4

12A-02-4

Detail 22880760

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server picked up paper off of floor, continued to dispense drink in clean to go cup and serve to customer with no handwashing.

01B-02-5

Detail 22880758

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. Sandwich Station; sliced tomatoes (44-48F - Cold Holding); salsa (44-52F - Cold Holding). Foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22880759

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station; sliced tomatoes (44-48F - Cold Holding); salsa (44-52F - Cold Holding). Foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 22880757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot table; cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding). In unit less than 4hrs. Observed to water in unit. Operator reheated to 185F Corrected On-Site

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-09-4

Detail 22826932

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead dragon fly on floor next to pizza oven. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22826930

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In kitchen drink dispenser/ice machine (left side), behind expo line. Ice scoop handle left in ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22826933

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind bar area. Operator printed and posted by handwashing station. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22826931

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22564361

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. right side 4 drawer unit: cooked quinoa (64F); hard boiled eggs (67F); cheese (67F); cut tomatoes (63F); blue cheese crumbles (67F); fresh mozzarella (63F); raw tuna (65F); pickled vegetables (65F); cut lettuce (71F). Operator states items have been in unit over night, unknown time out of temperature.

03A-02-5

Detail 22564360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right side 4 drawer unit: cooked quinoa (64F); hard boiled eggs (67F); cheese (67F); cut tomatoes (63F); blue cheese crumbles (67F); fresh mozzarella (63F); raw tuna (65F); pickled vegetables (65F); cut lettuce (71F). Operator states items have been in unit over night, unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cooked pasta (51F); salsa (49F); cooked ribs (52F); cooked chicken (52F); raw salmon (50F); raw calamari (41F); raw chicken (40F) being stored in walk in cooler. Tech on site making repairs to unit. Operator states unit has been off and on while repairs are made for approximately 1 hour and repairs will be completed in approximately 1.5 hours. Operator started to ice items and move to keg walk in cooler

53A-05-6

Detail 22564362

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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22564363

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches next to cook line hand wash sink on wall. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 22090718

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 22090719

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door.

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

40-06-5

Detail 21526277

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag in bar area on shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 20785505

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of ripe olives dented along top seams. (wt. 3 pounds 7 ounces).

22-41-4

Detail 20785510

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 dish machine in kitchen identified as using chemical sanitizer unable to provide proper minimum concentration of chlorine.

03A-02-5

Detail 20785509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed standing salad cooler - red peppers (50°F - Cold Holding); per operator statement item was stored in cooler approximately 1 hour before observation. Operator removed and iced down to 41°F within 1 hour. 2) Observed batter station - buttermilk (46°F - Cold Holding); per operator statement, item was stocked from butter milk carton stored in other cooler approximately 1 hour prior to observation. Operator removed and iced product down to 38°F within 1 hour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 20785506

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on exterior and interior of main dish machine in ware washing area.

14-69-4

Detail 20785507

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer at coiled and along door.

25-05-4

Detail 20785508

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service coffee filters stored on service alley uncovered. Operator covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 20493062

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned dirty dishes to dish area - removed gloves and put on new gloves without hand washing - instructed operator and employee on glove changing policy - employee threw away new gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20493059

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Found approximately 6 small flying insects behind the bar at the draft beer/soda gun station. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20493061

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. double door cooler - chopped eggs (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (46°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (57°F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held overnight in this cooler - see Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20493064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. double door cooler - chopped eggs (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (46°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (57°F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today and held overnight in this cooler - see Stop Sale. pizza drawers - meatballs (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked Brussel sprouts (45°F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours operator moved to walk in cooler. wait station cooler - sour cream portions (45°F - Cold Holding) portioned and prepared today held just under 4 hours moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20493063

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by walk in cooler and Front bar hand sink intermittent hot water. Warning

10-14-5

Detail 20493060

Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted - operator inverted.. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20493058

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - dessert bites package opened - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning