SISTERS BISTRO
236 REID AVE, Port St Joe FL 32456 · 850-229-7121
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Establishment Observed preparing,serving,or selling food to customers with an expired license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Establishment Observed preparing,serving,or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed grouper being ROP onsite using 8x2 quart vacuum bag.
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed establishment doing reduce oxygen packaging 8x12 bags on fresh grouper and salmon Educated the operator he chose to discontinued using those items and trashed them.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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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. Tuna.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacking drink cups.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook line.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
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. Left a copy.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook line wearing Watch while engaging in food prep.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment add a new walk in cooler inside the location stockroom area.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment add a new walk in cooler inside the location stockroom area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on the front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil,and canola oil on the floor underneath the oven.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak 44 F.placed in cooler sense yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak 44 F.placed in cooler sense yesterday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Stored food not covered. Tea containers not protected from possible contamination on the front line.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection 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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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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front door area. Due to see storm. Establishment has wet floor signs out.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor next to the oven.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice,inside the ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked diced chicken 44F inside the reach in cooler from last night.
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 stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor underneath the oven. Manager removed items and stored items correctly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the waitress station,
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven door.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair, over the three compartment sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water in employee hand sink draining slow in the kitchen.
Self-closing device on both bathroom door disconnected/broken.
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.