BISTRO CREOLE RESTAURANT INC
7316 SOUTHGATE BLVD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken in padela reach in . Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed macaroni (92F – Hot Holding) sitting on top of steam table.per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all purpose cleaner on shelf next to bottles of vinegar on food storage rack.
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed took of togo soufflé cups across hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ operator arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled.
Basic 8
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on storage shelf. Observed employee handbag next to box of portion cups on storage shelf operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door and outside door
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Employee sweep. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of plantains stored under prep table on floor and next to stove.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of Argus reach in cooler.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.