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MICKEY'S DOWNTOWN BISTRO

Food safety records indicate MICKEY'S DOWNTOWN BISTRO in LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE has 10 inspections with a 3.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

4331 N OCEAN DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13632024

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13537284

Facility Temporarily Closed

5 high, 4 basic

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between pieces of equipment. Cookline knives stored between 2 flip top units. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards. 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. Employee cell phone on cookline flip top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in cookline freezer - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered cook line, put on gloves and began working with ready to eat food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing, and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline flip top - raw beef stored over ready to eat prepared vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline flip top - raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Utility closet with door to kitchen - approximately 6 rodent droppings on shelf containing toilet paper, paper towels and tools. 2. Rolling cart in kitchen - approximately 20 rodent droppings on cart with cleaning supplies. 3. Behind rolling cart in kitchen - approximately 30 droppings along wall. 4. Storage room open to kitchen with freezers and unused equipment- at least 50 rodent droppings. Operator immediately began cleaning/sanitizing the area. Warning

10/1/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10936263

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area by cook line covered with standing water.

6/11/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10753391

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by pizza station.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bar soda gun nozzle.

4/1/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10755914

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/8/2025· 1y 2mo ago

1 int

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed same **Time Extended**

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

3 high, 3 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -3rd reach in cooler upper left drawer at cookline; raw chicken over ready to eat diced peppers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. -Walk-in cooler; lamb (47F); chicken stock (49F); mashed potatoes (50F); blue cheese stuffed olives (47F); tomatoes sauce (48F) -Cookline; cooked peppers (49F); garlic in oil (50F); clams casino (52F); Raw garlic in oil 51F ; stuffed clams (48F) Items held in unit overnight per operator,No items prepared or portioned today see stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk-in cooler; lamb (47F); chicken stock (49F); mashed potatoes (50F); blue cheese stuffed olives (47F); tomatoes sauce (48F) -Cookline; cooked peppers (49F); garlic in oil (50F); clams casino (52F); Raw garlic in oil 51F ; stuffed clams (48F) Items held in unit overnight per operator,No items prepared or portioned today see stop sale. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag back in container. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Walk in cooler; lamb prepared two day ago not date marked. Warning

5/14/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8599130

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line homemade marinara sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours. Operator put into other cooler for chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device to high temp dish machine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by ice machines. Operator supplied soap Corrected On-Site

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8599032

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed same. Reviewed proper procedures. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed same. Admin Complaint

1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8379751

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 5 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left machine. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all cookline equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several dishes thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in to continue thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator converted to chlorine at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw clams stored over speciality ice in walk in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Dish employee handled soiled dishes, then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and operator instructed employees to properly wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - butter (65F). Per operator item was placed out 2 hours ago. Operator converted to time control. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator for employees without food handler/CFM training. Employees began filling out during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning