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BISTRO CAFE

4155 Laguna Street
Florida, 33146
Italian Village
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992589

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line hand wash sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over whip cream topping in reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep cooler smoked salmon (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator for 2 hours. Chef removed and placed in reach in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at prep table in a container of feta cheese. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed frozen reduced oxygen packaged of poke tuna in reach in cooler not cut open to thaw. Operator removed tuna from packaging during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at oatmeal station, single serve bowls not inverted on top shelf.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler, raw marinating chicken stored over raw cut beef. Operator removed and stored on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8652569

  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed above ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed water treatment device not dated. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8652374

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at prep cooler, a condiment cup used as a scoop in a container of feta cheese. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table next to flat top grill. Employee removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area. Observed at bar area. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in kitchen ice machine. Operator placed ice scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at center prep table of salsa, garlic cilantro and butter sauces not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed at prep table sweet plantains (112F - Cooling/ 96F Cooling at 2:20pm/ 87F Cooling at 3:30pm). Operator discarded container of plantains. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler shelled and pooled eggs stored over containers of blackberries. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table butter (70F - Cold Holding) and smoked salmon (51F - Cold Holding); As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed items on ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a container at flat top grill steak bites (121F - Hot Holding). As per chef for less than 1 hour. Chef began to reheat steak bites. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink next to dish machine. Hand sink blocked by dirty towel bin. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed above ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600523

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pots at storage rack with water inside next to grill station.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler 2 cases of water stored on floor. Employee removed and placed on crates. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager placed ice scoop in upright position. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at sandwich press station single-service plates not inverted. Manager inverted for protection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed breakfast potatoes stored to drain excess oil, exposed to splash from hand sink at rear of kitchen, located next to fryers.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at waffle area a container of salt not labeled. Employee placed label on container. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler a container of raw chicken stored over a container of raw beef. Manager removed and placed on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed manager provided chlorine test stripes that were water damaged and unable to use.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen and next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551780

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located at bar area near dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed as per plans for restaurant establishment, mop sink is located next to kitchen dish machine, mop sink was not observed. Advised to operator that a mop sink is required for restaurant establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed no mop sink installed as per plan review and no approved variance to use building mop sink. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding) located at oatmeal station, less than 4 hours. Employee placed butter packets back into reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed feta (52F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (54F - Cold Holding) located at prep coolers across from cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to operator to submerge food containers on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed feta (50F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (52F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu that smoked salmon and request for sunny side eggs are not identified for consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed on menu that smoked salmon and request for sunny side eggs are not identified for consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available near hand wash sinks located near walk in cooler and sink at back of kitchen near fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed no soap available near hand wash sinks located near walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter behind ice machine in kitchen area not marked with last service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356327

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area plates not inverted. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, license printed was dated October 1, 2023. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located at bar area near dish machine. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor near orange juicing station (boxes of oranges) and containers of oil at back of kitchen near dryers. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located throughout kitchen and restrooms used by employees. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed as per plans for restaurant establishment, mop sink is located next to kitchen dish machine, mop sink was not observed. Advised to operator that a mop sink is required for restaurant establishment. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid located at dumpster enclosure of building. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination throughout kitchen area. Employee inverted all food containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use dish machine or three compartment sink at kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in Walk in cooler, regular grocery bags used to cover cilantro and jalapeños. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding) located at oatmeal station, less than 4 hours. Employee placed butter packets back into reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed feta (52F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (54F - Cold Holding) located at prep coolers across from cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to operator to submerge food containers on ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed approximately 6 food employees engaged in food preparation and serving approximately 12 customers with no certified food manager present. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu that smoked salmon and request for sunny side eggs are not identified for consumer advisory. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available near hand wash sinks located near walk in cooler and sink at back of kitchen near fryers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used to clean coffee debris at bar counter coffee station. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter behind ice machine in kitchen area not marked with last service. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(7,520 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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