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BISTRO 103

7707 NW 103 ST · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33016

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3420136
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8617373
DBPR license2317295

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#15High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (74F – Cooling); cooked white rice (94F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, for more than 6 hours.

#16High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed interior of container with beans soiled located in the dry store age area.

#17High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired on October 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon at reach in cooler located across from preparation table at kitchen.

#19High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch head then touched phone and then began to cut tomatoes without changing gloves or washing hands.

#20High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (74F – Cooling); cooked white rice (94F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, for more than 6 hours. Observed butter (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in the buffet area. As per manager, for more than 4 hours. Observed liquid eggs (45F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per manager, for more than 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (45F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per manager, for more than 4 hours. Observed butter (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in the buffet area. As per manager placed there since early in the morning today.

#22High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Employee took solution to dilute with water.

Intermediate 5

#23Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Coached person in charge on employee health regarding exclusion and restrictions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside of handsink located across of cook line.

#25Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for eggs, sausage and potatoes at breakfast buffet. Provided written procedures to manager via email.

#26Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at employee bathroom.

#27Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 73F at employee bathroom. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 dead roaches below shelf stored at dishwashing area. Observed 1 dead roach located by ice machine.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at preparation area located across from cook line.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored at preparation table across from cook line. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the coffee station.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments at the kitchen.

#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall located the glass storage room.

#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with accumulation of food debris. Observed microwave soiled at coffee station.

#12Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning at walk in cooler. Staff replaced lightbulb. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with dust.

#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raisins not covered located at storage room located at the entrance of the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 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
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.