BELLE'S BISTRO
2 N PARK ST, Crescent City FL 32112 · 386-244-5074
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 39 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insect on prep table in kitchen. Operator killed and cleaned all flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Belle Benedict on menu missing Astrid to identify raw item. Operator had employees mark all menus during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at front bar station.
Oct 2, 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
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front counter bar area Wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at bar at 10 ppm. Operator utilizing triple sink until unit is serviced.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insect on prep table in kitchen. Operator killed and cleaned all flying insects.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket under table at cook line 500ppm. Employee made new bucket 400ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee add water to sanitizer bucket at kitchen hand wash sink. Inspector spoke to employee and moved to triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine dish machine. Quart test strips for sanitizer bucket were wet and no longer useable.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated they serve hamburgers under cooked. No consumer advisory. Inspector provided operator with copy and he posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on stand up reach in freezer, next to ice machine has gasket separating from door
Floors walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor beside ice machine by back door to kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between prep table and flip top cooler. Employee moved knives.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on wall by reach in cooler across from hand washing sink has dust buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed missing door closer to door leading to outside dining area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored in drawer at bar beside a first aid kit. Operator moved filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in beer cooler behind bar.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glassware dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm. Person in charge primed unit and retested at 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled shell egg stored over ready to eat items in reach in cooler. Also, raw sausage stored over intact meat. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats left out at room temperature at 75F. Cupcake made with butter cream homemade at 76F at room temperature. Recommended holding on time, emailed operator time paperwork during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter pats left on table between guests. Person in charge removed during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon offered on bagel with no disclosure.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank stored in restroom and at bar unsecured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White single door reach in freezer with ice buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
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.