PICO BISTRO
792 W MONTROSE ST, Clermont FL 34711 · 321-315-9197
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 3 visits since April 2024
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3 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling), cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling).
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over tomato sauce in upright reach in cooler in storage area, operator moved eggs to bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ground beef, reach in cooler, operator labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex bathroom near stairs
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cooking oil in storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled -floor drain is soiled -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers -floor drain under triple sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -take out containers. Operator corrected.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -200++
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling), cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling).
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling);cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling);
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over cheese in reach in cooler
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling); cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling);
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by garbage can
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers
Food stored on floor. -cooking oil on floor
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system -drain under triple sink
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed strawberries over cheese in reach in cooler.
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.