Bay Street Bistro

211 E Bay St, Lakeland, FL 33801
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bay Street Bistro eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
82
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
95
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front hand washing sink. manager replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw salmon walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employee service and cooks **Warning**
53B-02-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bay Street Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bay Street Bistro on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bay Street Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bay Street Bistro.

How does Bay Street Bistro compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Bay Street Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Bay Street Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bay Street Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bay Street Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bay Street Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bay Street Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.