Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COPPOLA’S BISTRO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

3848 N FEDERAL HWY B100 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3331423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350681
DBPR license1624230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline – flip top – Raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Cookline – flip top – Raw smoked salmon stored over cooked noodles. Raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda fountain. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing item in hand sink. Reviewed proper procedures and employee properly washed item in triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#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. One employee without food handler/CFM. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement and employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink. Operator replace. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate16-59-1

Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation area. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler – ice buildup on condensing area.

#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline- utensils water 84F. Operator moved to grill. New temperature 145F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.