Beach Bistro
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
100
Score
Beach Bistro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Holmes Beach sits at 80, putting Beach Bistro on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon at 50F. Operator stated salmon was in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed salmon on ice. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employees medicine in cooler drawer. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags were not marked with date of last shellfish used.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep areas in kitchen. Operator removed drinks.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse on dish rack. Employee removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter with build up of grease.
36-50-4
45
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Butter (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed butter in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 400ppm quaternary. Operator emptied the bucket and remade at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator turned up the stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary buckets.
16-37-1
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored above clean dishes and near food on the cook line. Operator removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watches and prepping food. Operator had employees remove them. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pair of tongs in 85F degree water on the cook line. Operator placed container on the flat-top to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the standing reach in freezer on the cook line.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beach Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beach Bistro on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beach Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beach Bistro.
How does Beach Bistro compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Beach Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Beach Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beach Bistro have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Beach 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.
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