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BRANDON'S BISTRO

207 N. HIATUS RD SUITE 102 · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33026

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3590421
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10865815
DBPR license1625073

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings at 47F, crab cakes 46F, lasagne 46F, heavy cream 46F and TCS sauce 46F cold holding in walking cooler. As per operator, all items has been cold holding since yesterday. Items didn't removed from unit since. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken wings at 47F, crab cakes 46F, lasagne 46F, heavy cream 46F and TCS sauce 46F cold holding in walking cooler. As per operator, all items has been cold holding since yesterday. Items didn't removed from unit since. See stop sale. -Observed spinach dip cold held in made shift table at 44F. Per operator, item placed at table 1 hour before the inspection. Operator transfer item to reach in freezer for quick chill. Observed ground beef at 46F and chicken 46F cold holding in reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice bath on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held in kitchen at 93F. Per operator, chicken cooked and placed at cook line 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken in oven to 170F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at dishwashing area used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to various food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.