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BELLINI ITALIAN BISTRO

2780 WESTON RD · WESTON · Broward County · FL 33331

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3462411
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8773408
DBPR license1622522

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee adjust glasses with gloved hands then proceeded to manipulate food. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at dessert station – raw carpaccio beef stored over diced cucumber, tomato and onions. Operator stored correctly.

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High 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. Observed at walk in cooler – lasagna (51F – Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 18 hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler – lasagna (51F – Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 18 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill – shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); calamari (54F – Cold Holding); boiled golden potatoes (53F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio (beef, fish, chicken, tuna) not marked as raw.

#9Intermediate53B-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. Operator couldn't find certificates.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler.

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-13-4

Basic – Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed throughout kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.