BISTRO (THE)
10 S MAIN ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-345-4802
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023015234 | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2017017514 | Mar 21, 2017 | May 18, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored next to single-service items in pizza area. Employee moved.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat cut vegetables in reach-in cooler on cook. Moved and stored correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink near pizza station off bar area. Operator corrected.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above ready to eat pimento cheese in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer buckets in kitchen tested at 200ppm+. Operator prepared new solution, retesting at 100ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at center handwash sink behind bar. Operator provided.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust above cook line area.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared ahi tuna listed on two items on the menu, under salad and appetizers, without the proper identification on the menu. Discussed requirements for notice and reminder with operator.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef and then handle ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Employee decided to re-make sandwich instead of heating bread to 155F. See stop sale. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves. Discussed proper procedure with employees.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled raw beef and then handled a ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Verde Sauce - Alfredo (62F - Cold Holding recheck 47F) in pizza make line area. Employee stated they had left the sauce on the counter but it had been out for less than 4 hours. Discussed proper procedure. Employee placed item in cooler. Observed Cooked Pasta (45F - Cold Holding recheck at 43F) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee had placed a container of hot soup that was cooling next to pasta in reach-in cooler. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cook line wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper procedure with employee.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in front wait station/bar area near soda dispensing machine. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink off cook line with water at 130F. No cold water is available to sink due to a broken handle. When employees are using handwashing sink, it is being used properly. Operator contacted plumber during inspection and they are in route for a repair.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared ahi tuna listed on two items on the menu, under salad and appetizers, without the proper identification on the menu. Discussed requirements for notice and reminder with operator.
Handle missing at handwashing sink on cook line. Employee stated the handle broke during a repair to a nearby piece of equipment and was scheduled to be repaired tomorrow. Operator called plumber to repair and they will be at the establishment within the next hour.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Jessica Gaff expired 2023
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Operator states dish machine pump went out, part has been ordered and is In process of being repaired
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket quaternary sanitizer over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed
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. Jessica Gaff expired 2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin used as scoop in goat cheese. Operator removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Rop tuna not opened before thawing. Operator opened package
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front pizza area
Small Coca Cola Reach-in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned during inspection
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Patrick Reeves and Jessica Gaff expired 10-26-2023
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic guard in ice machine interior soiled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks on storage area cooler not segregated from food for service. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dry storage metal shelving soiled, rusting
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -floors in kitchen unsealed concrete -portions of walls in kitchen unsealed brick and mortar
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 100ppm
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.