Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County

MICKEY'S DOWNTOWN BISTRO

4331 N OCEAN DR, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 13, 2026
City
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 24371129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-16-4

Detail 24370198

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered cook line, put on gloves and began working with ready to eat food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing, and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24370194

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24370195

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline flip top - raw beef stored over ready to eat prepared vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24370191

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline flip top - raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24370199

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Utility closet with door to kitchen - approximately 6 rodent droppings on shelf containing toilet paper, paper towels and tools. 2. Rolling cart in kitchen - approximately 20 rodent droppings on cart with cleaning supplies. 3. Behind rolling cart in kitchen - approximately 30 droppings along wall. 4. Storage room open to kitchen with freezers and unused equipment- at least 50 rodent droppings. Operator immediately began cleaning/sanitizing the area. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 24370193

Basic - Clean utensils stored between pieces of equipment. Cookline knives stored between 2 flip top units. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24370192

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24370196

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cookline flip top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24370197

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in cookline freezer - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-22-4

Detail 24082597

Basic - Floor area by cook line covered with standing water.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-05-4

Detail 23820562

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 23820561

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bar soda gun nozzle.

14-69-4

Detail 23820563

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by pizza station.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-62-1

Detail 23461142

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed same Time Extended

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23452067

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -3rd reach in cooler upper left drawer at cookline; raw chicken over ready to eat diced peppers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23452066

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk-in cooler; lamb (47F); chicken stock (49F); mashed potatoes (50F); blue cheese stuffed olives (47F); tomatoes sauce (48F) -Cookline; cooked peppers (49F); garlic in oil (50F); clams casino (52F); Raw garlic in oil 51F ; stuffed clams (48F) Items held in unit overnight per operator,No items prepared or portioned today see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23452068

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk-in cooler; lamb (47F); chicken stock (49F); mashed potatoes (50F); blue cheese stuffed olives (47F); tomatoes sauce (48F) -Cookline; cooked peppers (49F); garlic in oil (50F); clams casino (52F); Raw garlic in oil 51F ; stuffed clams (48F) Items held in unit overnight per operator,No items prepared or portioned today see stop sale. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01C-10-4

Detail 23452070

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag back in container. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23452069

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23452065

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Walk in cooler; lamb prepared two day ago not date marked. Warning

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22872206

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line homemade marinara sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours. Operator put into other cooler for chill. Corrective Action Taken

11-05-4

Detail 22872204

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22872207

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 22872208

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device to high temp dish machine.

31B-03-4

Detail 22872203

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by ice machines. Operator supplied soap Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22872205

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 22751081

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed same. Reviewed proper procedures. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22751079

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed same. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22751080

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed same. Time Extended

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 14

22-43-4

Detail 22593733

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator converted to chlorine at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22593732

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw clams stored over speciality ice in walk in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22593735

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 22593740

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Dish employee handled soiled dishes, then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and operator instructed employees to properly wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22593736

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - butter (65F). Per operator item was placed out 2 hours ago. Operator converted to time control. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22593737

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22593738

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22593741

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22593739

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22593734

Intermediate - 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. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator for employees without food handler/CFM training. Employees began filling out during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22593742

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left machine. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22593744

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all cookline equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 22593731

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22593743

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several dishes thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in to continue thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

14-15-4

Detail 21650364

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags storing frozen food in walk in freezer

50-17-2

Detail 21650366

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

01C-03-4

Detail 21650365

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53B-02-5

Detail 21650363

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02D-01-5

Detail 21650367

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt bucket.

Apr 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 21014525

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, at server station. Sign provided. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 21014526

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe leaking under triple sink.