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NORDSTROM CAFE BISTRO

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura FL 33180 · 954-923-9602

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331986
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018060711Nov 30, 2018Jan 11, 2019$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Manager has a work order for gasket replacement.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and counter top in waiter station cracked.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler (make table).
Basic/14-69-4
Observed raw avocado not washed prior to preparation. Advised chef and we washed.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food storage container cracked and broken. Chef discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife stored in crack of front line reach in cooler. Advised chef and he removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed dishmachine gauge in disrepair, not providing accurate temperature reading. Dishmachine temperature 180°F. Advised manager who put in a work order.
Basic/16-38-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Chef instructed employee to clean.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed Food storage container with lettuce cracked and broken. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed and discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Located in kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Chef instructed employee to clean.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef instructed employee to invert.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on floor in prep area. Chef moved to shelf away from food.
Basic/21-38-4/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.