Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BISTRO CAFE

4155 LAGUNA ST · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3705208
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13743689
DBPR license2337477

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler, container of raw beef stored over plantains and sauces. Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler container of shelled eggs 3 cracked. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw steak (50F – Cold Holding); breaded raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice bags onto items to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at storage rack, cleaners and sanitizers stored on rack with dry storage food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee trainings expired 7/2026 Iliena.

Basic 3

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles at cook line. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at waiter station microwave soiled

#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at hood filter with grease build up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.