Tavolino Restaurante
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Tavolino Restaurante eight times, with records going back to 2022. Tavolino Restaurante was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “dented/rusted cans present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Tavolino Restaurante's latest score of 82 sits above the Coral Springs average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathrooms **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
95
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of artichoke hearts and #10 can condensed milk with creased dents. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line handled raw shrimp, changed gloves, and began to prepare other dishes with Ready to Eat items without washing hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. triple sink quaternary sanitizer greater than 500ppm. Employee corrected sink to proper 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In True reach in cooler by dish pit, spaghetti (50F - Cooling). Per manager not prepared today, dated 10-5. 2) In walk in cooler, carbonara sauce (48F - Cold Holding). Per date marked out of temperature 36-48 hrs.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep table in kitchen, roasted garlic in oil 108F @ 4:20pm (prepared cooling 30 minutes) to 98F @ 5:05pm. Based on times and temperatures product will not reach 70F within 2 hour limit. Garlic moved to cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in server station closest to wine bar used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing.
16-37-1
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. On speed rack in kitchen, salmon (36-39F - Cold Holding). Employee to refrigerator to maintain cold. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in standing water at end of cook line. Employee dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade bottles in reach in freezer by dish pit.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk container of flour at end of cook line not labeled. Employee labeled. 2) Squeeze Bottles of oil and wine on cook line not labeled. Employee began making labels for bottles.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
29
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans of on pepper on can rack. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 82°F
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 meatballs and sauces stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, meatballs were cooked on 06/26/2023 and sauces was made on 06/27/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
May 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish not vertical separated from French Fries in flip top cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 rusted and dented cans with roasted peppers and black olives in dry storage.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container.
31A-09-4
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 meatballs and marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 12/15/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 shelf above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sandwich buns bread stored on floor in dry storage. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen.
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tavolino Restaurante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tavolino Restaurante on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tavolino Restaurante?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tavolino Restaurante.
How does Tavolino Restaurante compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Tavolino Restaurante most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Tavolino Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tavolino Restaurante have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tavolino Restaurante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tavolino Restaurante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tavolino Restaurante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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