Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CAFÉ BICH NGA

5572 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 20, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3096791
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7622244
DBPR license6217769

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 20, 2021 12:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 22, 2021 2:43 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#16High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Discussed with operator to have technician service machine **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside and proceeded to handle clean cooking utensils to prep order. Discussed proper hand washing procedures **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 live flies in mop sink area that is next to tall white reach-in cooler of kitchen. 9 live flies on box of to go containers on top of black tall reach-in cooler of kitchen. 8 live flies in middle prep station of kitchen next to storage rack. 4 live flies near rear exit. 3 live flies under three compartment sink of kitchen. 6 live flies under dish machine of kitchen. 3 live flies in trash can under prep table by cook line. 7 live flies in server's station area near entrance to kitchen. 7 live flies on walls by handwash sink of server's station next to tall white reach-in cooler. 5 live flies on wall of front line near dining room. 3 live flies in cabinets of front line. 3 live flies on counter top of front line. 3 live flies on front line. 3 live flies in dry storage area of front line next to cot. 4 live flies on plant of dining room **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On cracks of cabinet in front line. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach-in cooler next to handwash sink of cook line: raw tilapia 54°F, Tofu 42-48°F, cooked onions in oil 45-58°F. Some foods temped appropriately. Top lid was open. Discussed with operator to maintain lid closed during service. Operator closed lid On top of double door reach-in cooler of cook line next to handwash sink: ham 58°F. Discussed with operator that it must be kept refrigerated at all times. Steel reach-in cooler across dish machine: raw shell eggs 50°F. Per operator cooler is constantly opened during service. Other foods temped appropriately. Operator placed ice bags Server's station near kitchen: bean sprouts 70°F. Operator placed in reach-in cooler Single door reach-in cooler or front line: commercially processed canned condensed milk opened 47°F, coffee with commercially processed canned condensed milk opened 50°F. Ambient temperature at 40°F. Discussed with operator to make sure employees are keeping foods refrigerated at all times. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#21High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table next to cook line: Cooked beef 98°F, rice noodles 88°F, bamboo duck soup 115°F, cooked eggplant broth 119°F, cooked pork 136°F. Employee placed on stove **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#22Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Emailed big 6 poster. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lieng Le expiration 12/12/2020 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#24Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink of server's station blocked by cart. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#25Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#27Intermediate53B-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
#28Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade noodles and ham in tall white reach-in freezer near cook line not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from double door reach-in cooler next to handwash sink of cook line is dropping into pan on floor and under cooler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches and 5 dried out egg sacs behind motor unit of double door reach-in cooler adjacent to cook line **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in double door reach-in cooler next to handwash sink of cook line not marked and segregated **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on foil container on prep table of cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Cooked pork liver in I drained ice inside of double door reach-in cooler next to cook line **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach-in freezer next to handwash sink of cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on top of tall white reach-in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic43-01-4

Basic – Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Cot with individual sleeping on front line next to dry foods and reach-in freezers **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In tall steel reach-in cooler across dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust accumulation on vents above dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on double door reach-in cooler next to cook line **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut carrots next handwash sink by rear exit. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Grease accumulation on floor under cooking equipment of cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.