Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs
Last inspected:
7895 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs has a persistent record of hand hygiene and employee health violations spanning over a decade of inspections. The facility accumulated 207 violations across 25 inspections between 2016 and January 2026, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection—nearly 60 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority hand-washing violations appeared in 9 of the past 5 inspections alone, and employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 6 inspections. Shell stock handling violations were documented in 4 separate inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed and incurred two disciplinary actions totaling $480 in fines. Fire safety violations included flammables stored near ignition sources in 2019 and a propane tank located inside the building in 2016. On October 25, 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that found employee health policy violations, toxic substance control issues, and food contact surface contamination. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 found 9 violations, including high-priority hand-washing and food contact surface deficiencies, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Express Caribbean Restaurant 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
Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $480.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023063300 | $320.00 | Oct 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018064456 | $160.00 | Dec 14, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.
- Deep Fryer Located Directly Next to SIX Burner Open Top Range.
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 · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a full propane tank on a shelf near the rear door. It was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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 · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs last inspected?
- Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs had?
- Express Caribbean Restaurant 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 Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs find?
- Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Express Caribbean Restaurant 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $480.00 in fines.
- How much has Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs been fined?
- Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs has been fined a total of $480.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Express Caribbean Restaurant in Coral Springs operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Merly's Restaurant (2014-2019).
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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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