Don Rodone Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Don Rodone Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so Don Rodone Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer across from the cook line.
14-69-4
95
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot box, cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding). Cooked chicken store in the hot box longer than 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer, raw chicken over the goat meat. Operator removed and stored appropriate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot box, cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding). Cooked chicken store in the hot box longer than 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish in the preparation sink, thawed at room temperature, not under running water or refrigeration. Operator moved to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
52
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
67
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area
41-17-4
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 copy has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a drinking glass stored in handwash sink at front line.
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
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 pasta and rice stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item was cooked on 2/19/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with cooked chicken stored in true refrigerator.
08B-12-5
50
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over sauces in True refrigerator. Operator relocate raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 06/09/2022
53A-03-7
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 True refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with rice and cases with drinking water stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Rodone Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Rodone Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Rodone Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Rodone Restaurant.
How does Don Rodone Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Don Rodone Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Don Rodone Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Rodone Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Rodone Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Don Rodone Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Rodone Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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