Nordstrom Cafe Bistro

19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Nordstrom Cafe Bistro has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Aventura average 76, so Nordstrom Cafe Bistro is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and counter top in waiter station cracked.

14-11-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler (make table).

14-69-4

Basic - Observed raw avocado not washed prior to preparation. Advised chef and we washed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food storage container cracked and broken. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - In-use knife stored in crack of front line reach in cooler. Advised chef and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Observed dishmachine gauge in disrepair, not providing accurate temperature reading. Dishmachine temperature 180°F. Advised manager who put in a work order. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-38-5

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Chef instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Observed Food storage container with lettuce cracked and broken. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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FL-14

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef instructed employee to invert. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on floor in prep area. Chef moved to shelf away from food. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice machine door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Advised chef and she created a work order. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-36-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water due to hot water handle removed from hand washing sink in prep area. **Warning**

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink due to handle removed. Located in prep area. **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler. **Warning**

36-22-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents and ceiling tile soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle on hand washing sink in prep area removed. **Warning**

29-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nordstrom Cafe Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nordstrom Cafe Bistro on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nordstrom Cafe Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nordstrom Cafe Bistro.

How does Nordstrom Cafe Bistro compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

Nordstrom Cafe Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Aventura average of 76.

Has Nordstrom Cafe Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nordstrom Cafe Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nordstrom 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 Nordstrom Cafe Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nordstrom Cafe Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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