BIRDIE BISTRO
2001 GRANADA BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 786-357-8387
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (69F -cold holding) left at room temperature.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without removing gloves nor washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer stored at table located next to walk in cooler. Observed rice cooker soiled stored next ice machine at entrance of kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation at table across cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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Ice buildup at walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored on top of the ice machine located at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without removing gloves nor washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (69F -cold holding) left at room temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer stored at table located next to walk in cooler. Observed rice cooker soiled stored next ice machine at entrance of kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink near entrance of kitchen used to dump ice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived at mid inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsinks throughout kitchen.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meat and cooked pasta held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed hot water at 60F at handsinklocated at entrance of kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers stored at rack across 3 compartment sink not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation at table across cook line.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored at walk in cooler not separated.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with lemons not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. Observed box with merengue not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor stored below rack next to walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind dishmachine.
Ice buildup at walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled stored at table located next to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed burger thawing at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink located across from walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area by front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sauce no label stored at rack across walk in cooler.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at coffee station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep table front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer packaged poultry on floor.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over boxes with food stored on floor. Employee removed eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside hand burgers (frozenF - Cold Holding); Poultry (frozenF - Cold Holding); Fish (frozenF - Cold Holding)ash sink at coffee station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler corned beef' box on floor
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.