PANDO'S BISTRO
700 S PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced pepper jack cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (56F - Cold Holding); roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cucumber salad (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced pepper jack cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (56F - Cold Holding); roast beef (53F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cucumber salad (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding) all food in cooler over night, no temperature monitoring
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in hand sink, utensils removed
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5030-103, employees read and signed
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations 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. Chris owner is manager for establishment, no manger certification
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. Chris owner is manager for establishment, no manger certification
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided printed copy of 5030-103
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed copy of 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves and metal scrubbie in hand sink in kitchen, items removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chris owner is manager for establishment, no manger certification
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine used for sanitizer. No test kit
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided printed copy of 5030-103
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for entire establishment. Cook states hot water tank broke.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.