Coral Springs, Broward County

DON LUCHOS CAFE

11380 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs, FL 33065

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 17, 2025
City
Coral Springs
County
Broward
Status
Closed
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.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 24123118

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 12-1-2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24123120

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line, small chest freezer opposite fryer - Raw beef patty stored over ready to eat empanadas. Operator reorganized storing the ready to eat empanadas on top and raw beef patty stored below. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24123117

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification - Luis Eyzaguirre (expired 10-11-24)Repeat Violation* Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24123122

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to fryer, operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24123119

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table has grooved marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24123114

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator engaging in food preparation without a hair restraint. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24123115

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at hand sink next to fryer. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24123116

Basic - Stored food not covered. Small chest freezer opposite fryer - raw beef patty uncovered . Operator placed in food grade bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24123121

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth at preparation table not stored in chlorine between use. Operator placed wiping cloth in chlorine sanitizer solution. Warning

Jun 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 23836448

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 23836446

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23836449

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23836447

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Groove marks on white cutting boards Warning

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 23107672

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed at callback- same Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 23107670

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer thermometer battery dead Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed at callback- same Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 23107671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom trash can not covered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed at callback- same Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23107669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed at callback same Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23107673

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in front of Hand wash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed at callback- same Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 23107668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet washcloth on top kitchen prep table. Operator stored washcloth in sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed at callback- same Time Extended

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

01D-01-5

Detail 23103528

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Zwai no proof of parasite destruction Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23103520

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Un packed squid and unpacked raw octopus stored with cooked chicken and cooked potato, and commercially processed fries. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23103521

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat juices in walk in cooler. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23103522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; cut lettuce (42-50F - Cold Holding) per operator items were placed from wall in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed cut lettuce overfilled in unit. Operator put access lettuce in wall in cooler. Items not prepped or portioned Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23103524

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed hand out to operator Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23103523

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided hand out to operator Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23103527

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23103525

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer thermometer battery dead Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23103519

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom trash can not covered Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23103517

Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23103516

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in front of Hand wash sink Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23103526

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet washcloth on top kitchen prep table. Operator stored washcloth in sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 23103518

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade chlorine solution. Tested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-09-4

Detail 23028485

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants coming from ceiling area in dry storage and contaminated bulk sugar.

01B-13-4

Detail 23028488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In back store room, ants in bulk container of sugar. Employee discarded sugar. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23028486

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep area. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23028483

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Battery in probe thermometer dead. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23028484

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by cook line. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23028489

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.

02D-01-5

Detail 23028487

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil by flattop grill not labeled. Repeat Violation

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

05-06-4

Detail 22616737

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer battery dead. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22560850

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22560847

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lowboy drawers at book line, container of portioned raw beef above open container of french fries. Employee moved items to correctly separat. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22560844

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice cooker at front counter, rice (128F - Hot Holding). Per employee, rice cooked at 8:00am. Observed rice cooker to be turned off. Employee turned on cooker to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22560852

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22560843

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water filter in hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed filter. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22560853

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by triple sink used to clean water filter based on large amount of sand debris in sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22560846

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Warning

05-06-4

Detail 22560851

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer battery dead. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22560848

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22560849

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above handwash sink by cook line. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22560845

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil by flattop not labeled. Warning

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22125248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 70 degrees Fahrenheit in crockpot. Pre operator,rice removed from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior to inspection. Crackpot was unplugged. Operator stat the reheating process by plugged and turn on unit. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22125251

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22125250

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 marked on cooked rice at front line. Per operator, rice was cooked on 07/16/2023. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22125247

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.

50-09-4

Detail 22125249

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22125246

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed a hole in the wall next to handwash sink at front line. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-15-5

Detail 21787538

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution exceed 200 ppm. Correct solution to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21787537

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 21787541

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at cookline used as dump sink, evidence by waste food particles found inside.

16-37-1

Detail 21787540

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 21787535

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 potatoes stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 2/12/2023.

50-09-4

Detail 21787542

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-24-5

Detail 21787539

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed a hole in wall at front line handwash sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21787536

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on hood filters.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 21617922

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21617921

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21617923

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed hole in walk at handwash sink at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 21562024

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21562025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21562027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21562026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed hole in walk at handwash sink at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21330238

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21330235

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence by waste foods residue inside. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21330240

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21330236

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21330232

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 rice stored in refrigerator. Per operator, rice was cooked on 09/05/2022 Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21330233

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 21330239

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Observed clean pots and other utensils stored in mop sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21330237

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21330231

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with drinking water stored on floor at front line. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21330234

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed hole in walk at handwash sink at front line. Warning

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 20632934

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Observed fish sauce cold held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler. Sauce was cooked on 10/29/2021. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20632932

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fish sauce cold held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler. Sauce was cooked on 10/29/2021. See stop sale.

02C-02-5

Detail 20632930

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 ground beef stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce was cooked on 10/29/2021.

24-08-4

Detail 20632936

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed food container stock piling before properly air dried.

16-46-4

Detail 20632931

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20632935

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed single use containers storage on dry storage floor.

08B-12-5

Detail 20632933

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sugar at front line area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 20332182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 105 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Per operator, chicken cooked less than 1 hour prior to the inspection . Advice operator to reheat chicken to 165°F and restart the cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20332184

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a utensils cleaning pad stored inside handwash sink.

16-46-4

Detail 20332185

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 20332183

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed single use containers stored less than 6 inches off the floor in storage area.