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FIGARO BISTRO

1944 HILLVIEW ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · 6304009680

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6802129
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand wash sink next to convection oven missing. Operator in process of repairing.
Basic/29-08-4
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork frozen in non food grade bags.
High priority/14-31-5
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.