BELLINI ITALIAN BISTRO
2780 Weston Road
Florida, 33331
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed container with broccoli wrap stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on floor container at pizza station.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over cases with bell peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed calamari and shrimp cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand washing sink block with garbage container at cookline. Operator relocate container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A poster has been given to the operator. Operator post poster. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. -Observed no date marked on cooked veal stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, veal cooked on 03/19/2025 in the morning.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 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 at walk in cooler - lasagna (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 18 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); boiled golden potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - marinara (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed bag of ice in sauce to bring down the temperature. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed at flip top cooler across from grill - overfilled container of Butter (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator times held out of temperature for approximately 5 minutes. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed item in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
- 21-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
- 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 at walk in cooler - lasagna (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 18 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); boiled golden potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - marinara (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed bag of ice in sauce to bring down the temperature. **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 carpaccio (beef, fish, chicken, tuna) not marked as raw. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same**Time Extended** **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. Operator couldn't find certificates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-13-4:Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee adjust glasses with gloved hands then proceeded to manipulate food. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at dessert station - raw carpaccio beef stored over diced cucumber, tomato and onions. Operator stored correctly.
- 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. Observed at walk in cooler - lasagna (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 18 hours. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - lasagna (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 18 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); boiled golden potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio (beef, fish, chicken, tuna) not marked as raw.
- 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. Operator couldn't find certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).