Swirl Wine Bistro

4976 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063

French

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Swirl Wine Bistro, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Swirl Wine Bistro squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat bread. Operator inverted

08A-14-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by refrigerator 2

36-24-5

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM expired. Micheal Able **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser in kitchen Cookline. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at bar area contains mold like substance **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at Cookline soiled with dust **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of cooking oil at Cookline not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on menu can be undercooked. No proof of parasite destruction. Advices operator to contact provider for parasite destruction letter and serve salmon well done until letter is delivered. **Corrective Action Taken**

01D-01-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen fridge 1, At 2:15pm scallops 50F (prepped and cooling for 2 hours) to 47F at 3:05pm. At this rate proper cooling will not reach 41 within 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

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. New employee less than 60 days no signature form. Form provided and signed by new employee **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at mop sink area. **Warning**

41-17-4

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. A poster has been given to the operator. **Warning**

11-27-4

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked duck meat stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item was cooked on 03/07/23. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-37-5

Jul 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed insulation and ducts in kitchen.

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swirl Wine Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swirl Wine Bistro on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swirl Wine Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Swirl Wine Bistro.

How does Swirl Wine Bistro compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Swirl Wine Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Margate average of 80.

Has Swirl Wine Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Swirl Wine Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Swirl Wine 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 Swirl Wine Bistro inspected?

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

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