Bites Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Bites Asian Bistro has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Bites Asian Bistro was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Among Plantation restaurants, the typical score is 78; Bites Asian Bistro is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2026-03-16: Same- No Proof of required employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Same- **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Same- **Time Extended**
32-04-4
82
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw Chicken stored above container of raw Beef in True Double Doors reach in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-24-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash in kitchen. Replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris. Cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Sep 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to flip top cooler did not have paper towel.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Under prep table next to flip top cooler entire spoon handle touching salt. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Under the prep table next to flip top cooler, flour not labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Nov 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, kimchi sauce (43-45F - Cold Holding); spicy vegetable sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temp for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed less than 50ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
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 in low boy cooler across from cook line, kimchi sauce (43-45F - Cold Holding); spicy vegetable sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temp for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-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 sauces cooked 11/03/24 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in freezer employee item stored with chicken used in the establishment. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
47
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Observed raw salmon stored with ready to eat eel. - Observed raw salmon stored with ready to eat imitation krab.
08A-05-6
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 in front counter cooler; shrimp (49F - Cold holding ); fish roe (49F - Cold Holding); asparagus (46F - Cold Holding) Observed in front counter low boy; sea weed salad (46F - Cold Holding); tuna (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front counter cooler; shrimp (49F - Cold holding ); fish roe (49F - Cold Holding); asparagus (46F - Cold Holding) Observed in front counter low boy; sea weed salad (46F - Cold Holding); tuna (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-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 cooked rice stored in reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked. PIC date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop in a way to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocado with tags stored next to cucumber.
08B-17-4
52
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Front counter low boy cooler Observed Spicy tuna (58F - Cold Holding); tuna (47-49F - Cold Holding); see weed salad (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items were in cooler one to two days prior to inspection. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter low boy cooler Observed Spicy tuna (58F - Cold Holding); tuna (47-49F - Cold Holding); see weed salad (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items were in cooler one to two days prior to inspection. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter/ kitchen Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Andres B. Employees over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Form sent to Manager to be printed and completed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen Observed two buckets of soy sauce stored on floor next to flip top cooler. Manager removed stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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. Observed pieces of tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Employee voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates no store inverted or in a protected manner at front counter. Observed serving plates no store inverted or in a protected manner in kitchen above flip top cooler. Manager inverted top plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen hood vent Observed an accumulation of grease above cooking unit. **Warning**
36-34-5
43
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bites Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bites Asian Bistro on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bites Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bites Asian Bistro.
How does Bites Asian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Bites Asian Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Bites Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bites Asian Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bites Asian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bites Asian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bites Asian Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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