Bistro Creole Restaurant INC
7316 Southgate Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622536
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (2 repeats)-33
- Administrative complaint on Jul 14, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score47
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 16, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw fish stored over cooked turkey. Operator removed fish to the lower shelf during the inspection.
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Observed same.
More time given
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Observed same.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Observed same.
More time given
- First visitJul 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
Observed operator using Time as a public health for Pikiliz without a time stamp . Operator time stamped 12:30 during the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Reach in advantco cooler in kitchen , raw fish stored over Parmesan cheese . Operator remade organized storing raw fish to the lower shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1. One live roach under triple sink in kitchen. 2. One live roach crawling on wall over preparation table next to stove in kitchen . Manager killed roach , cleaned and sanitized both areas during the inspection.
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
Observed establishment selling kremas made with milk not bearing the warning label. Advised manager not to sell drink until warning label is placed on packaging. Operator removed from counter.
Fixed on the spot
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed throughout kitchen , box of plantains , bucket of sugar and bucket of pikiliz stored on floor. Employee elevated during the inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Bucket cracked containing beef. Operator removed and placed in hotel pan.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
1. Dry storage rack next to stove soiled with grease. 2. Behind all equipment in kitchen is soiled with food debris.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Hand washing sink at front counter is missing faucet to turn on pipe.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen slowing draining .
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
One dead roach on pot cover in kitchen. Operator removed , washed , cleaned and sanitized cover
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Throughout kitchen walls soiled with grease .
Repeat violation
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling tile missing over dry storage rack next to stove in kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.