RENEES BISTRO
4010 BOYSCOUT BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 727.541.1582
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw shell eggs stored over cheeses and cut vegetables in reach-in cooler at cook line. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over reach-in cooler at cook line and three-compartments sink in back kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and purse stored on dry food storage shelves over food items. Employee removed personal items from shelves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees in kitchen.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine and tested 10ppm. Prime sanitizer manually and ran dish machine multiple times, tested 50ppm.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water temped 81 F. Employee rewashed hands with water temped 85+ F after coached by operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Machine lubricant stored on dry food storage shelf with canned food. Operator moved to chemical storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution and test 100ppm.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the sandwich press soiled with grease and burned residue.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quat test strips.
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/ 4 food employees working at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad and potato salad in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on dry food storage shelf. Employee removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and Go cooler at dining room: Pasta salad has no labels, other salads have no packaged dates and address.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jun 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grills soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired on 2018.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. No ware washing in dish machine at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A piece of raw beef stored in cardboard lid stored on floor under storage shelf in walk-in freezer.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. The hot water shut off in the only handwash sink at the establishment. Cold water temped 80 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grills soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bottle of breach and a bucket of water stored in handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Employee removed items from handwash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager at the establishment, 3 employees do not know who is the manager, provided owner's name: Stephanie Amato and Stephen Fisherkeller.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired on 2018.
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. 2 employees onsite have no proof of training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked sausage link and chicken with mushrooms have no date marks in walk-in cooler.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee refilled soap in dispenser and working properly at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's opened bottled coffee stored on counter top at cook line and food storage shelf. Employee removed drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm chlorine. No ware washing in dish machine at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A piece of raw beef stored in cardboard lid stored on floor under storage shelf in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine. Employee moved handle up.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fruit cup and chicken salads at "Grub n Go" cooler at dining area. Employee starts labeling package at time of inspection.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch trash can with gloves hands and proceed to make salad Inspector discussed proper hand washing and gloves use at time of inspection and observed employee discard gloves and wash hands.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed swisher hose draining into hand sink in dish area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of hard boiled eggs stored inside hand sink next to dish pit
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer not labeled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer on service line
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed Chicken Caesar salad, Greek salad, fruit, and pasta missing labeling information.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo plates stored on floor in back storage area
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch nose with gloves on and then proceed to prepare a toasted bagel. Inspector requested that the employee wash her hands, change her gloves, and observed employee discard bagel
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee discard
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed employee label
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed soup for self service with no sneeze guard to protect soup Corrected observed employee move soup to back kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table on cookline Observed fish reheated to 170 F on grill top
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitize stored with food and Togo cups Corrected -observed employee move to chemical shelf
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not seat secured at soda bib Corrected -observed employee secure CO2 tank
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wallet stored on can of tuna Corrected -observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above 3-compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor adjacent to walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed nice build up inside chest freezer on service line
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packed salad, potato salad, and chicken salad sandwiches stored in a grab and go area missing location name/ address, date marks (date made/date discard), and product name. Manager removed products from grab and go area. Inspector explained proper labeling requirements to manager
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing between glove usage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken parm, buffalo chicken, blacked chicken held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in walk in cooler not identified nor segregated, corrected, manager removed drinks during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cups with no handles used as scoops in flour container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in dry storage area not labeled.
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.