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SWIRL WINE BISTRO

4976 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Margate FL 33063

Last inspected Jun 13, 2025 · 4 visits since June 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1623367
Grade history
JUN 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
— STEADY

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

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025037479Apr 18, 2025Sep 18, 2025$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat bread. Operator inverted
High priority/08A-14-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by refrigerator 2
Basic/36-24-5
Apr 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM expired. Micheal Able
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2025 · Observed at callback all food CFM expired Micheal Able expired 2/5/2025 Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at bar area contains mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2025 · Observed at callback same Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of cooking oil at Cookline not labeled. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2025 · Observed at callback same Time Extended
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM expired. Micheal Able
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser in kitchen Cookline. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at bar area contains mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at Cookline soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of cooking oil at Cookline not labeled. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon on menu can be undercooked. No proof of parasite destruction. Advices operator to contact provider for parasite destruction letter and serve salmon well done until letter is delivered.
High priority/01D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen fridge 1, At 2:15pm scallops 50F (prepped and cooling for 2 hours) to 47F at 3:05pm. At this rate proper cooling will not reach 41 within 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer to rapid chill
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. New employee less than 60 days no signature form. Form provided and signed by new employee
Intermediate/11-26-1/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.