GIORGIOS BAKERY & BISTRO
800 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Florida, 33019
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen flip top cooler cutting board heavy grooved - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right flip top gasket torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen flip top cooler cutting board heavy grooved
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink in flip,top,cooler cutting board. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right flip top gasket torn
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by dish area
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cookline flip top coolers soiled
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in salad station cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table
- 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean equipment without first washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Metal stem of operators probe thermomter soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 01B-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. Salad station flip top cooler- cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator food left in unit overnight. SEE STOP SALE.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. SALAD station flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45-46F - Cold Holding). Per operates in unit less than four hours ago. Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed items on ice to quick chill. cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator food left in unit overnight. SEE STOP SALE. 2. Left flip top cooler; raw liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items left out of temperature control less than four hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and provided hand out to operator
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in hall way at back of the house. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind flip top cooler in cook line next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup behind cooling unit in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at the end of cook line , interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in cook line above shelf next to red fire extinguishers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reach in cooler in coffee station missing fan guard cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine wall. Operator stared cleaning unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in pizza station. Operator put hat on Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in hall way at back of the house. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind flip top cooler in cook line next to dish machine. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup behind cooling unit in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler at the end of cook line , interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of Maxx cold reach-in-cooler in storage area. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in cook line above shelf next to red fire extinguishers. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in cook line. Operator moved towels to sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm chlorine in cook line. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee station, ; low boy cooler , milk (53F - Cold Holding); creamer (53F cold holding), Held in unit less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. 2. Maxx cold reach in cooler in storage area ; cooked roasted tomatoes (50F - cold holding ); cooked egg plant (60F cold holding -); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding) butter 50F cold holding ) per manager , foods placed in unit less than 4 hours ago .Foods not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick. chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to manager. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hash browns in wait station Time as a public heath control without written plan. Emailed Time as public health control form to manager. Warning
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - Reach in cooler in coffee station missing fan guard cover. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 11/7/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sheet rock missing on ceiling between dish machine and walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on low boy cooler facing front counter Observed side of walk in freezer door rusted exposing the wood Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on three door lowboy soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at hand washing sink by the three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice shute accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sheet rock missing on ceiling between dish machine and walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon 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. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on low boy cooler facing front counter Observed side of walk in freezer door rusted exposing the wood Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized placed in clean dry container Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 75F on counter a bakery station. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior or microwave on front counter has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on three door lowboy soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at hand washing sink by the three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name in bake shop. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Observed server handling dish rack and then handle clean equipment without washing hands. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fahrenheit. Observed cooked scallops (49F - Cold Holding); calamari and octopus (49F - Cold Holding); chicken skewers (49F - Cold Holding) (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (64F - Cold Holding) in salad station lower cooler. Per operator not portioned or prepared today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. Observed in front display case provolone (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prep today held in display case over night. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked scallops (49F - Cold Holding); calamari and octopus (49F - Cold Holding); chicken skewers (49F - Cold Holding) in salad station lower cooler. Per operator not portioned or prepared today. Observed in front display case provolone (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prep today held in display case over night. See stop sale. Observed Front display case ; goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); vahotyri cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Brie (47F - Cold Holding); whole ham (47F - Cold Holding); pastrami (47F - Cold Holding); per operator not portioned or prepared today per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution chlorine 200+ ppm . Operator discarded solution rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand washing sink at front counter. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water stored in hand washing sink front counter. Observed cups stored on hand washing sink at front counter Employee removed Observed green scrub pad and steel wool pad stored in hand washing sink located by three compartment sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips unable to locate. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sheetrock missing from ceiling between dish machine and walk in cooler creating hole. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler damaged / rusted through along sides. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on wall around triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottles at sandwich station, large pizza oven, and on cook line not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed at callback inspection not all bottles labeled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sheetrock missing from ceiling between dish machine and walk in cooler creating hole. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter station not wearing hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler damaged / rusted through along sides. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Closed employee beverages in front counter cooler and in cook line fliptop cooler. Employees removed beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on wall around triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled cloths in hand sink by triple sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottles at sandwich station, large pizza oven, and on cook line not labeled. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned from restroom and put on gloves and handled clean plates without washing hands first. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled clean dishes from machine immediately after loading dirty dishes into rack to wash. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, containers of raw fish above open cases of butter and liquid eggs and flats raw shell eggs above open case liquid eggs. Manager began to rearrange. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) salad station UPPER - house salsa (59F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today. Per employee in unit overnight. 2) salad station LOWER - block feta (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (53F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight per employee. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) salad station UPPER - house salsa (59F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today. Per employee in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) salad station LOWER - block feta (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (53F - Cold Holding). Items not prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight per employee. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Grilled vegetables at front fliptop, sliced tomatoes, and individual butters at expo missing time marks. Per employee placed on time at 7:00am. Time marks added to 11:00am. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet cloths in hand sink by triple sink. Warning
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer at front counter reading 18F in ice water. Calibrated with manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).