4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cookline soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at Cookline with no hair restriction. Overhand employee put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at Cookline soiled with grease
23-03-4
86
Aug 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In main line hot box, grilled chicken (131F - Hot Holding); grilled sausage (133F - Hot Holding). Per manager in unit since 11:00am. Both items removed to oven to reheat to 165F for proper hot holding. Second temperatures taken - sausage (183F); chicken (181F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance around interior top of ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks in cook line coolers. Manager removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in back prep area reading 50ppm quaternary. Manager remade to proper 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at Cookline flip top cooler
14-36-5
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelf in ware washing area
14-17-4
74
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live small flying insect at front counter wait station.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Melted butter at the grill, 106F, no time marking, prepared or portioned less than 4 hours ago. Operator time marked "11:30a-3:30p". **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours incorrectly date marked. Food date marked 9-21-23, per operator food was prepared 8-21-23.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener located in the prep area of the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink by the warewash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner by mop sink rack. Operator labeled "glass cleaner". **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the kitchen prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed copy and posted by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server observed with long ponytail.
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two servers at the front counter with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of drink mix observed stored on the floor in the back storage area near the smokers. Operator placed box on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance old food debris observed on gasket to reach in cooler opposite desert display case and unit under French fry station.
23-03-4
30
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs.
How does 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs 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 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Rivers Smokehouse of Coral Springs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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