BISTRO
100 RIVERFRONT DR, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-747-3727
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in granola container on dry storage shelf.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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 dish machine measuring 0ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer measuring 200ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle containing surface cleaner stored above pizza boxes. Employee removed spray bottle.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in granola container on dry storage shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored above tortillas on dry storage shelf. Employee removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor of kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near pizza oven.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not operating correctly. 0ppm. Chef set up three part sink to sanitize..
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat cups of dressings. Chef moved dressings.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front kitchen hand sink. Chef replaced soap.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink bottle in kitchen area. Employee removed drink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in granola container. Chef removed cup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled in reach in cooler.
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.