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BYTE AND COFFEE

2424 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 954-218-7559

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats43
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625818
Grade history
JUL 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Chicken and mushroom pie (117F - Hot Holding), pepper steak pie (118F- Hot Holding), and lamb and rosemary (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot box, prepared less than two hours ago. Operator started to reheat to 165F at the time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Chicken and mushroom pie (117F - Hot Holding), pepper steak pie (118F- Hot Holding), and lamb and rosemary (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot box, prepared less than two hours ago. Operator started to reheat to 165F at the time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed one new employee working with food and food utensils hired less than 60 days with no proof of signed employee reporting agreement. Provided operator employee reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Menu contains, Sorrento Salmon, an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator consumer advisory poster. Operator posted sign.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink in cup stored on food prep table at front counter next to cleaned utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine at the front counter.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing fish and sliced deli meats.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.