FIGARO BISTRO
1944 HILLVIEW ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · 6304009680
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no reminder to consumer advisory for poached egg on menu with asterisk. Operator corrected by adding disclosure.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand wash sink next to convection oven missing. Operator in process of repairing.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork frozen in non food grade bags.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.