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BY THE BAY BISTRO

3976 DESTINATION DR, Osprey FL 34229 · 941-444-1940

Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805647
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator stored the above foods in a functional cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator stored the above foods in a functional cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the utensils.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 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 ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the bottled water.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.