MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO
2304 NE 62 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 561-221-7650
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 13 visits since January 2024
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched clean utensils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves and began to prepare a customer order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Storage area freezer - raw fish and raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat açaí and pre cooked tequenos. Operator stored all items properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter - milk and cream - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached egg items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter - bottle of glass cleaner. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance - Cookline and back storage room.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Triple sink in back room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink. Operator posted during inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Upper shelf on Cookline above flip top - with exposed particle board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on Cookline low boy freezer. 2. Upper shelf on Cookline with spices.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage area reach in unit.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment.
Equipment in poor repair; kitchen microwave interior roof.
Interior of reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by ware washing station.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back prep area.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ware washing station hand washing sink used as storage for sanitizer bucket and plastic container filled with water and dish sponge
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In dining room and kitchen. Ceiling tiles soiled with water damage.
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen microwave roof interior In disrepair. Reach in cooler under steam table gaskets
Reach-in cooler in back prep room shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table.
Mar 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table.
Very slow draining water in handwash sinks in establishment.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Back room reach in cooler; raw beef over ready to eat cooked mushrooms. Operator stored properly.
Approximately 4 ceiling tiles soiled with water spots. In dining area.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in; -Bulk container of flour. -Bulk container of paprika. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler gaskets under steam table.
Very slow draining water in handwash sinks in establishment.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Front counter - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine room added - not on plans.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C above triple sink.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cookline.
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/. As per plans on Onbase, triple sink relocated to back storage room. Dish machine added. No hand sink.
AC vent visibly soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- above triple sink
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cookline area- no cove base.
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dish employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then change gloves- and handled ready to eat fruit without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Delivery received prior to inspection. 2 cases shell in dry storage area at ambient air temperature of 86F. Advised operator to immediately move to refrigerator 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 flip top at 9:30am cheese 50F (ambient cooling since 7:00am- 50at 10:55am. At this rate proper cooling will not be achieved. Operator moved item to freezer to quick chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen hand sink sanitizer bucket in 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/. As per plans on Onbase, triple sink relocated to back storage room. Dish machine added. No hand sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
AC vent visibly soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- above triple sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Located at across from cookline employee open cup,without lid
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in middle door of triple low boy at cookline. Gaskets- right side- Migal unit- storage area.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cookline area- no cove base.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Wall exposed above breaker box in kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled wiping cloth on cutting board in kitchen. Advised operator to move back into solution
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touched tomatoes with bare hands, not being heated as sole ingredient. Discussed with operator about touching ingredients with bar hands. Operator washed hands and put gloves on.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage by dish machine, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed
Jan 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook one flip top - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables/fruit. Operator stored all items properly.
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.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook one flip top - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables/fruit. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - items in ice bath in upper section - cheese (51-55F); pooled shell eggs (51-55F);. Lower section - smoked salmon (51-55F) - per operator all items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Observed some items in double pan. Operator moved items to another reach in to quick chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cutting board visibly soiled.
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.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cookline flip top. Operator removed.
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.