MAGGIORE BISTRO
3515 BOBCAT VILLAGE CENTER RD, North Port FL 34288 · 941-257-8036
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded pork inside a microwave at 57F. Employee was unsure how long it had been in microwave. Voluntarily threw away pork. No stop sale issued.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light shield in dry storage. Observed a missing light shield above the expo line.
Apr 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer.
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Ice buildup in the chest style reach-in freezer across from the dishmachine.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light shield in dry storage. Observed a missing light shield above the expo line.
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the grouper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door stand up cooler in the back of the kitchen. The chef stated a temperature check was conducted approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. The operator will monitor the cold holding unit and move the potentially hazardous foods if needed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of window cleaner stored above plastic to go boxes at the server station in the hallway leading to the rear exit. The operator properly stored the chemical bottle.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored with clean equipment exceeding 200ppm. The operator discarded the solution.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator posted a consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins with no handle used as scoops for white and brown sugar. The operator removed the ramekins from the above foods.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean equipment stored under paper towels near the hand sink at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the paper towels.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the grouper.
Ice buildup in the chest style reach-in freezer across from the dishmachine.
In-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloth.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a missing light shield in dry storage. Observed a missing light shield above the expo line.
Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the utensils.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed iced tea filters not stored inverted or protected. The operator properly stored the filters.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the right side entry/exit door locked. The operator unlocked the door.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stains on it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance on shield in ice machine. Observed operator cleaning shield.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make table cutting boards with grooved throughout board out.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatter on inside top. Observed Chef cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket with food debris. Observed Chef cleaning gasket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket, not hung up to dry. Observed operator hanging mop up for proper drying.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in a container with wrong label.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded pork inside a microwave at 57F. Employee was unsure how long it had been in microwave. Voluntarily threw away pork. No stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean, with food debris on it. Observed employee put into dish to wash. Observed cutting boards stained throughout kitchen. Observed employee changing out the cutting boards.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves, throughout kitchen. Observed employee changing out the cutting boards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen cooking with out a hair net.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at salad station, reach in coolers with.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen in reach in coolers, gaskets soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon and shrimp in standing water thawing. Observed employee put items under running water.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the manager on duty unable to provide proof of food manager certification.
Observed the top interior of the microwave on the cook line peeling.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for the kitchen staff.
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.
Accumulation of a slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on the back wall near the stand up reach in coolers.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
Standing water in bottom of the keg cooler behind the bar.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 cans of sauerkraut and tomato sauce in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for return.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic to go bag used to store lettuce in the salad station reach in cooler.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade orange bucket used to stored flour.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (52F - Cold Holding) in the white refrigerator on the cook line. The operator stated the cheeses had been held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (52F - Cold Holding) in the white refrigerator on the cook line. Observed chicken salad (61F - Cold Holding); potato salad (60F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (62F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated all above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded all potentially hazardous foods.
Clam tags not marked with last date served. The operator dated the tags.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the manager on duty unable to provide proof of food manager certification.
Observed the top interior of the microwave on the cook line peeling.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for the kitchen staff.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A consumer advisory was posted by the operator.
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.
Accumulation of a slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for flour. The operator removed the portion cup.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen.
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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on the back wall near the stand up reach in coolers.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
Standing water in bottom of the keg cooler behind the bar.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not dayed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out the kitchen with stains on them and black mold like substance on them throughout kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in coolers and freezers with food debris behind handles. Observed chef starting to clean them
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with grooves in them, no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Observed Chef removing and putting in dish.
Stored food not covered. Observed eggplant in freezer not covered and protected.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen with soda bibs not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with an abundance of cut marks.
Employee beverage container and or food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. They observed employee food items on prep table in kitchen next to slicer. McDonalds,Tupperware with food. Observed kitchen manager remove immediately and put in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items ( pack of cigarettes) stored above prep table in kitchen. Observed employee remove item and take to break area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave above stand alone refrigerator with debris and coating coming Office Work on inside
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple reach in coolers with spillage, food debris in side on bottom and shelves
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops sitting on floor, mop heads down. Not properly hung up to dry correctly.
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.