Arturo's Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Arturo's Bistro seven times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Arturo's Bistro's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf stored with undamaged cans there are 2 number ten cans of whole peeled pear tomatoes with dented rims. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf stored with undamaged cans there are 2 number ten cans of whole peeled pear tomatoes with dented rims. See stop sale.
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer there is a case of duck and a tube of ground beef stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler raw breaded chicken is stored over raw pork, beef and veal. Operator moved the chicken to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: On the rolling rack in the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored in the same pan as whole muscle pork beef and lamb and above whole muscle veal and beef. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the double door reach in cooler at the end of the cooks line are damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a case of lamb, a tub of ice cream, tubes of ground beef and a container of tomato sauce on the floor of the walk-in freezer. There is a pan of calamari on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler closest to the ice machine raw shell eggs are stored over cooked rice. Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On a rolling rack in the walk-in cooler raw breaded chicken is stored over raw pork, beef and veal. Operator moved the chicken to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink at the service coffee station has been used as a dump sink. An employee rinsed out a soup cup in the hand sink in the dish washing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 employee health agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. There is no proof of training for multiple employees. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the double door reach in cooler at the end of the cooks line are damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a case of lamb, a tub of ice cream, tubes of ground beef and a container of tomato sauce on the floor of the walk-in freezer. There is a pan of calamari on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The cold water faucet at the hand sink at the coffee station does not work. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar, educated bartender on proper storage of ice scoops. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-08-5
45
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.inspector provided operator with the employee reporting agreement. Employees on duty began reading and signing the agreement during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. There is no proof of training for servers and food runners.
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour, sugar and semolina are not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic to go cups in the bin of sugar. Operator removed the plastic to go cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The upright reach in cooler between the dishwasher and the cook line has a torn door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink next to the coffee station.
31B-04-4
67
Aug 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a mold like substance on the gaskets on the walk-in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the men's restroom, at the hand sink in front of the dish pit, at the hand sink by the triple sink, at the hand sink by the walk-in freezer door.
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arturo's Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arturo's Bistro on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arturo's Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arturo's Bistro.
How does Arturo's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Arturo's Bistro most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Arturo's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arturo's Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Arturo's Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Arturo's Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arturo's Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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