GIORGIO'S BAKERY FORT LAUDERDALE
3537 GALT OCEAN DR, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Upstairs right reach in cooler; raw beef stored over raw salmon. Operator stored properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026034502 | Mar 11, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $300 |
| 2--2025048160 | Jun 9, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
1. No handwashing sink by ice machine in outside storage room. 2. No handwashing in upstairs prep room. Knives in magnetic knife rack. Please obtain approval from Plan Review prior to installing hand sinks.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nicolas Mafrads - person in charge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 1. Ice machine moved to outside storage room. No hand sink. 2. Mop sink removed. 3. Upstairs prep room with no hand sink - knives on magnetic knife rack.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Mar 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior room with ice machine.
1. No handwashing sink by ice machine in outside storage room. 2. No handwashing in upstairs prep room. Knives in magnetic knife rack. Please obtain approval from Plan Review prior to installing hand sinks.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nicolas Mafrads - person in charge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 1. Ice machine moved to outside storage room. No hand sink. 2. Mop sink removed. 3. Upstairs prep room with no hand sink - knives on magnetic knife rack.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Cookline microwave. 2. All Cookline cold holding units - handles, tops of drawers/doors and gaskets.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Mar 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee touched face and then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline grill drawers - raw chicken stored over raw lamb. Operator stored all items properly.
Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - Left flip top -cooked eggplant (47F); cooked lamb (53F); cut tomatoes (46-48F). Per operator items held in walk in and placed in this unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items back to walk in to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - Left flip top - cut lettuce - ambient cooling 2 hours at 11:20am (49-50F - Cooling) at noon 50-51F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to walk in to continue cooling process.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior room with ice machine.
Walk in cooler - Raw smoked salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly.
1. No handwashing sink by ice machine in outside storage room. 2. No handwashing in upstairs prep room. Knives in magnetic knife rack. Please obtain approval from Plan Review prior to installing hand sinks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Expo hand sink used to dump coffee. Reviewed proper use with operator. 2. Utensils in front counter hand sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nicolas Mafrads - person in charge.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 1. Ice machine moved to outside storage room. No hand sink. 2. Mop sink removed. 3. Upstairs prep room with no hand sink - knives on magnetic knife rack.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Cookline microwave. 2. All Cookline cold holding units - handles, tops of drawers/doors and gaskets.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Jan 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In exterior ice machine and bag in box station.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upper level storage area with food equipment and walk in freezer not on original plans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler; cooked rice made Monday August 11th, cooked shredded lamb made August, cooked lentil soup Made August 7th
Ice buildup in upper level walk-in freezer.
Oct 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In exterior ice machine and bag in box station.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upper level storage area with food equipment and walk in freezer not on original plans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler; cooked rice made Monday August 11th, cooked shredded lamb made August, cooked lentil soup Made August 7th
Ice buildup in upper level walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep area flour, salt and seasoning not labeled.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In exterior ice machine and bag in box station.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upper level storage area with food equipment and walk in freezer not on original plans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler; cooked rice made Monday August 11th, cooked shredded lamb made August, cooked lentil soup Made August 7th
Floor area at bar covered with standing water operator dried during inspection.
Ice buildup in upper level walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cookline, operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter juice station utensils in water 73F operator discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep area flour, salt and seasoning not labeled.
Jun 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Rear Exterior enclosed storage area with walk in cooler / reach in cooler and ice machine is no longer on premises. 2 reach in coolers on the exterior one on the left closes to dumpsters the other next to the kitchen entrance.
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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -Rear exit door by prep area.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Prep area; 2 6 LB cans of Great Northern Beans
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Cookline employee handled raw salmon then grabbed ready to eat lemons without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Upstairs right reach in cooler; raw beef stored over raw salmon. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Front line Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator remade solution.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline; roll of trash bags and food plastic wrap stored incorrectly sink, operator removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Rear Exterior enclosed storage area with walk in cooler / reach in cooler and ice machine is no longer on premises. 2 reach in coolers on the exterior one on the left closes to dumpsters the other next to the kitchen entrance.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -1 front line employee observed with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler; bulk container of onions and marinara sauce stored on floor, -Upstairs walk in cooler; case of beef and fries stored on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Cookline; 3 knives stored between flip top units, reviewed proper knife storage, operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salad Station: 74F, operator removed and stored dry.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -Rear exit door by prep area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Prep area; raw chicken thawing under no running water or temperature control. Reviewed proper thawing with operator. Employee placed chicken under running water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -Front line by salad station, operator stored properly.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Cook-line drawer; raw chicken stored over cooked octopus. -Left reach in cooler across from ovens; raw shrimp over cooked chicken wings. Operator stored properly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed food items that operator will keep on time.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Prep area, employee purse stored in a food container, operator removed and placed container to be washed and sanitized.
Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler; bulk ricotta cheeses -walk in freezer; cases of bread
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - coffee station water 75F, -Prep area water 80F operator moved to store dry.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection 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.