NORDSTROM CAFE BISTRO
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura FL 33180 · 954-923-9602
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018060711 | Nov 30, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Manager has a work order for gasket replacement.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and counter top in waiter station cracked.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler (make table).
Observed raw avocado not washed prior to preparation. Advised chef and we washed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food storage container cracked and broken. Chef discarded.
In-use knife stored in crack of front line reach in cooler. Advised chef and he removed.
Observed dishmachine gauge in disrepair, not providing accurate temperature reading. Dishmachine temperature 180°F. Advised manager who put in a work order.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Chef instructed employee to clean.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded.
Observed Food storage container with lettuce cracked and broken. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed and discarded.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Located in kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef instructed employee to clean.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef instructed employee to invert.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on floor in prep area. Chef moved to shelf away from food.
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.