Bistro 103
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Bistro 103, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 17 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Hialeah Gardens restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cheese and cooked pasta, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, cranola, container. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over mixed equipment.
35B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
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. Observed personal open bottles water on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the cook line
36-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler by the Ice machine at kitchen not working. Unit used as storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At the cooked line.
22-08-4
45
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed Expired on 2021. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: During callback inspection observed some ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: During callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler by the Ice machine at kitchen not working. Unit used as storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reaching in cooler gasket torn, unit located at cook line next to the griddle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: During callback inspection Observed reaching in cooler gasket torn, unit located at cook line next to the griddle. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy accumulation of ice buildup in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: During callback inspection observed heavy accumulation of ice buildup in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees personal water bottle stored in the preparation cooler at cook line. Operator removed it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: During callback inspection not observed observed employees personal water bottle stored in the preparation cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface observed underneath the grill at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Duding callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface observed underneath the grill at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: During callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees water bottles stored in reach in cooler located across from the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On a prep table at cook line observed fried chicken wings (133F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour. Instructed employee to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in prep cooler at cook line sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee since the night before. Instructed employee to discard food. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in prep cooler at cook line sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee since the night before. Instructed employee to discard food. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at 4 doors cooler across from the ice machine,raw chicken stored over mashed potatoes. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Sent form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees water bottles stored in reach in cooler located across from the ice machine. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee handbag stored on the prep table located at preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed brittle metal panels with heavy grease buildup. Observed interior of both oven located at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach-in cooler soiled, unit located at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed exterior of reach-in cooler solid, unit located at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
30
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright four door glass cooler located at preparation area observed raw chicken stored over a bag of mashed potatoes. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed dishwasher going from dirty dishes to clean dishes without washing her hands in between. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bottle stored in the hand wash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine final Rinse 145F. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Temp test kit provided.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at preparation area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not functioning out of service, used as dry storage. Observed prep cooler at cook line not functioning, no time control food was observed in this unit at the time of inspection. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, upright cooler at the end of the cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright four door glass cooler located at preparation area **Warning**
14-33-4
41
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
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 rice (74F - Cooling); cooked white rice (94F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, for more than 6 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Employee took solution to dilute with water.
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per manager, for more than 4 hours. Observed butter (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in the buffet area. As per manager placed there since early in the morning today.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (74F - Cooling); cooked white rice (94F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, for more than 6 hours. Observed butter (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in the buffet area. As per manager, for more than 4 hours. Observed liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per manager, for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch head then touched phone and then began to cut tomatoes without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon at reach in cooler located across from preparation table at kitchen.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired on October 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed interior of container with beans soiled located in the dry store age area.
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Coached person in charge on employee health regarding exclusion and restrictions. **Corrected On-Site**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside of handsink located across of cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for eggs, sausage and potatoes at breakfast buffet. Provided written procedures to manager via email.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at employee bathroom.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 73F at employee bathroom. Ran water for approximately 3 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments at the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall located the glass storage room.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 4 dead roaches below shelf stored at dishwashing area. Observed 1 dead roach located by ice machine.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at preparation area located across from cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored at preparation table across from cook line. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with accumulation of food debris. Observed microwave soiled at coffee station.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning at walk in cooler. Staff replaced lightbulb. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raisins not covered located at storage room located at the entrance of the kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the coffee station.
36-22-4
9
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on October 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the stand up red reach-in cooler located next to the grill in the cook line observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces and cheese. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sik in the preparation area. **Warning**
31B-06-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, observed over with grease accumulation, oven located in the cook line, **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler next to the the grill in the cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
33
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw beef stored above cooked potatoes and cooked sausages inside walk in cooler. Chef stored raw beef in a different shelf away from ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink by coffee station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed trough out the kitchen, some tiles broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
52
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed steramine tablets container stored above preparation table at kitchen. Manager stored steramine tablets away from preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Chef cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water bottles stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored cases of water six inches above floor on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed on kitchen area above preparation tables.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with cups and lids stored on the floor. Manager stored single serve boxes on top of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
25-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro 103 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro 103 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro 103?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bistro 103.
How does Bistro 103 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Bistro 103 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Bistro 103's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bistro 103 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bistro 103 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bistro 103 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro 103 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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