MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO
2304 NE 62 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed same.. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sinks in establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same Repeat Violation ** Warning** **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in; -Bulk container of flour. -Bulk container of paprika. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sinks in establishment.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Back room reach in cooler; raw beef over ready to eat cooked mushrooms. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C above triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Front counter - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine room added - not on plans. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - AC vent visibly soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- above triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cookline area- no cove base. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. As per plans on Onbase, triple sink relocated to back storage room. Dish machine added. No hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Hand sink installed. No updated plans sent to plan review. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - AC vent visibly soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- above triple sink
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Located at across from cookline employee open cup,without lid
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in middle door of triple low boy at cookline. Gaskets- right side- Migal unit- storage area.
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cookline area- no cove base.
- 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Wall exposed above breaker box in kitchen
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled wiping cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Advised operator to move back into solution
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then change gloves- and handled ready to eat fruit without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Delivery received prior to inspection. 2 cases shell in dry storage area at ambient air temperature of 86F. Advised operator to immediately move to refrigerator to quick chill.
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline flip top at 9:30am cheese 50F (ambient cooling since 7:00am- 50at 10:55am. At this rate proper cooling will not be achieved. Operator moved item to freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen hand sink sanitizer bucket in sink operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. As per plans on Onbase, triple sink relocated to back storage room. Dish machine added. No hand sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage by dish machine, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touched tomatoes with bare hands , not being heated as sole ingredient. Discussed with operator about touching ingredients with bar hands. Operator washed hands and put gloves on. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Per operator, repair service is scheduled for today. Set up triple sink washing/sanitizing with operator. Chlorine 100ppm. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook one flip top - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables/fruit. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Cookline - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Reviewed proper storage and operator stored all items properly. Repeat violation. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cookline flip top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook one flip top - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables/fruit. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - items in ice bath in upper section - cheese (51-55F); pooled shell eggs (51-55F);. Lower section - smoked salmon (51-55F) - per operator all items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Observed some items in double pan. Operator moved items to another reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cutting board visibly soiled. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).