Crocante in Coral Springs
Last inspected:
2708 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065Crocante in Coral Springs has been inspected 25 times since 2022, accumulating 208 violations — an average of 8.3 per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, hand-washing violations in 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 5 inspections, indicating systemic compliance issues across critical food safety categories. The facility has also been cited multiple times for improper shell stock handling and time-as-control failures. Fire safety violations were documented in 2022 and 2023 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility has incurred $400 in fines through 2 disciplinary actions. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 found 15 violations and was completed with no further action, but this record reflects persistent non-compliance across nearly four years of routine monitoring.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crocante in Coral Springs: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Crocante in Coral Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024057921 | $200.00 | Aug 27, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022009869 | $200.00 | Jan 31, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Crocante in Coral Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.Observed several hot plates used in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
-Observed hot plates in used. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
-Observed several hot plates used in kitchen producing grease vapor with no hood suppression system installed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-01: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
-Observed several hot plates used in kitchen producing grease vapor with no hood suppression system installed. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
-Observed several hot plates used in kitchen that produce grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Crocante in Coral Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Crocante in Coral Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crocante in Coral Springs last inspected?
- Crocante in Coral Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crocante in Coral Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crocante in Coral Springs are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Crocante in Coral Springs had?
- Crocante in Coral Springs has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crocante in Coral Springs find?
- Crocante in Coral Springs was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crocante in Coral Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Crocante in Coral Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Crocante in Coral Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Crocante in Coral Springs has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Crocante in Coral Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Crocante in Coral Springs has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Crocante in Coral Springs been fined?
- Crocante in Coral Springs has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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