THE BISTRO
13715 CROSSPOINTE DR · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33418
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, employee touched soiled wiping cloth to wipe surfaces, then proceed to prepare plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Operator educated employee. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At cook line, employee wiped knife with soiled dry wiping cloth then proceeded to use without properly sanitizing equipment. Advised operator to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment prior to use. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees touched soiled wiping cloths then proceed to prepare plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Operator educated employee. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line cooling drawers, Raw chicken (55F -Cold Holding);, raw salmon (55F -Cold Holding);, raw shrimp (55F -Cold Holding);, cheese (55F -Cold Holding);, hot dogs (55F -Cold Holding);, raw hamburgers (55F- Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit since 8:ooam, exceeding 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line cooling drawers, Raw chicken (55F -Cold Holding);, raw salmon (55F -Cold Holding);, raw shrimp (55F -Cold Holding);, cheese (55F -Cold Holding);, hot dogs (55F -Cold Holding);, raw hamburgers (55F- Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit since 8:ooam, exceeding 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Personal in charge-Christian Villanueva **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for dish machine high temperature sanitizer. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen opened employee beverages on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line, cooks using soiled dry wiping cloths to wipe surfaces, utensils. Advised operator of proper use of wiping cloths. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.