BISTRO CREOLE
West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage ceiling tiles in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: From follow-up inspection 05/08/2025 not compiled **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf on above stove soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: From follow-up inspection 05/08/2025 not compiled **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage ceiling tiles in kitchen Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of tomato paste on storeroom shelf Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches behind freezer chest in hallway. Observed 7 dead roaches in storage room Observed 3 dead roaches on the floor in hallway Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of dried red beans,containers of cooking oil and plastic gallons of vinegar stored on the floor in the hallway. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in touch with dried beans Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Padela unit. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf on above stove soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand washing sink in kitchen water leaking from pipe on the floor in kitchen. Warning
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed raw turkey and raw chicken not maintained frozen solid in a reach in freezer chest. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked turkey (85F - Cooling); cooked chicken (55F - Cooling); cooked porked (55-59F - Cooling) in cover plastic containers per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomato paste dented. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed banana and green onions in contact with t shirt bags. Employee removed and placed in food grade bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked turkey (85F - Cooling); cooked chicken (55F - Cooling); cooked porked (55-59F - Cooling) in cover plastic containers per operator prepared last night and held in cooler overnight. 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 Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches next to single service items shelf in dry storage area. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above peas stored under preparation table. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris on interior roof of microwave. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table next to bakery entry door. 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. Observed employee sweeping kitchen then proceeded to cut vegetables without washing hands. PIC informed about the importance of washing hands after touching dirty surfaces. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches next to single service items shelf in storage area behind kitchen Approximately 12 live roaches next to chest freezer in passage next to kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed below prepared table next to bakery entrance door, cooked pork (73F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (71F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items placed in reach in cooler 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 at preparation table in kitchen,turkey (114F - Hot Holding); fried plantains (114F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. PIC advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test strip used to test chlorine sanitizer. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups in container of Pikliz
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2022
- 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 hand bag on storage rack. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in hallway
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In pedela reach in
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia defrosted in standing water at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pikliz (78F - Cold Holding) on counter at room temperature held out or temperature for 1 hour. Operator placed in cooler for quick chil **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic water bottles and colander stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ arrive during inspection Abner Alexis Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen water damage.
- 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 purse store on shelf with single serve items in storage area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil and plastic bottles of vinegar stored on floor.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in rest room. Emailed operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water standing very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish defrosting in a bucket of water at room temperature at the three compartment sink
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad (87F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on table next to microwave. Per operator held less than four hours . Operator placed in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 black rice (112-123F) sitting on top of another pan of white rice in steam table. Per operator less than one hour. Operator removed and reheated Observed chicken (108F - Hot Holding) sitting in stainless steel bowl on counter next to steam table. Per operator less than one hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and restroom. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fish fillets stored on the in kitchen Observed box of plantains on floor in kitchen.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe At triple sink water leaking in bus pan. Observed cold water valve does not shut off and just spins around.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish fillets defrosting in pan of water at room temperature.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from a water bottle then engaged in peeling plantains without washing hands.
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no potable running water at the hand washing sink located in kitchen. Observed no potable running water at the three compartment sink. Observed no potable running water at the employee restroom room.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer chest black bags raw goat in contact with black bags.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Manager arrived during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).