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GULF BISTRO

15225 GULF BLVD, Madeira Bch FL 33708

Last inspected Sep 19, 2024 · 3 visits since July 2023

□ 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6212965
Grade history
JUL 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heat treated sauce (49F - Cold Holding)on prep table, moved to cooler, discussed proper handling of preheated sauces
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by cart, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for one employee
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not properly dispensing sanitizer, operator set up triple sink, chlorine 100ppm
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
The state's own report →
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw duck over mushrooms in cooler, order corrected
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (66F - Cold Holding) on cook line
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by cart with mixer, moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen propped open
Basic/35B-05-4
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over duck fat in reach in cooler, order corrected
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spring mix (53F - Cold Holding), operator adjusted temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line, blocked by cart with mixer, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Escargot prepared 7/17, date added
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Clean pans on cardboard lined shelves next to stove
Basic/14-05-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle in cut vegetables, removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.