Michael's Cafe Bistro
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
78
Score
Michael's Cafe Bistro has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Michael's Cafe Bistro's latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by ware washing station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair; kitchen microwave interior roof.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair
14-36-5
78
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ware washing station hand washing sink used as storage for sanitizer bucket and plastic container filled with water and dish sponge
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen microwave roof interior In disrepair. Reach in cooler under steam table gaskets **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In dining room and kitchen. Ceiling tiles soiled with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler in back prep room shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
78
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed same.. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Repeat Violation** ** Warning** **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sinks in establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-20-5
74
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Back room reach in cooler; raw beef over ready to eat cooked mushrooms. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table.
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in; -Bulk container of flour. -Bulk container of paprika. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sinks in establishment.
29-20-5
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Front counter - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine room added - not on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C above triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
58
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
29
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook one flip top - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables/fruit. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Cookline - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Reviewed proper storage and operator stored all items properly. Repeat violation. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Per operator, repair service is scheduled for today. Set up triple sink washing/sanitizing with operator. Chlorine 100ppm. **Time Extended**
16-55-4
74
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - items in ice bath in upper section - cheese (51-55F); pooled shell eggs (51-55F);. Lower section - smoked salmon (51-55F) - per operator all items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Observed some items in double pan. Operator moved items to another reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook one flip top - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables/fruit. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cutting board visibly soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cookline flip top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
41
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked potatoes in two door refrigerator in storage area. Operator moved chicken to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Raw oranges not washed prior to placing into juicer at bar. Operator washed oranges during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee orange juice container on a food preparation table at cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs stored above shrimp sauce in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (72F) commercially packaged- at front counter As per operator food out for 1 hour. Food moved to reach in cooler; food out of temperature for less than four hours; emailed and printed TPHC form; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing- dumping ice Educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael's Cafe Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michael's Cafe Bistro on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michael's Cafe Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Michael's Cafe Bistro.
How does Michael's Cafe Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Michael's Cafe Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Michael's Cafe Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michael's Cafe Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michael's Cafe 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 Michael's Cafe Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michael's Cafe Bistro is inspected around five times per year on average.
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