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BISTRO

17 N SAFFORD AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727.935.5770

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217625
Grade history
MAY 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in cooler, raw chicken moved to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface stained. Cutting board at cook line lift top
Intermediate/22-02-4
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer at server area > 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.
Intermediate/41-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 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. 0 ppm ran 3x
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked lamb shanks inside reach in freezer dated April inside reduced oxygen packaging. - observed ROP machine
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method under a HACCP plan not discarded after 30 days have passed since the food was packaged not counting the time the food was maintained frozen. Observed cooked lamb shanks inside reach in freezer dated April inside reduced oxygen packaging. - observed ROP machine
High priority/03G-51-1/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink quaternary over 400ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator diluted. Second test 200ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Robert expired in 2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in cooler, raw chicken moved to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line too strong, test strip turned blue, manager changed out sanitizer bucket, now at 200PPM
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm
High priority/22-49-4
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5

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.