Bistro Bt

4267 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

French

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bistro Bt has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Bistro Bt's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to vegetables prep at time of inspection. Operator moved drinks **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0ppm of chlorine. Employee added chlorine to 3 compartment sink and properly sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. Bar tender making drink used bare hands to add fresh cut fruit to drink.

09-03-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test kit not uses to check 3 compartment sink.

16-33-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table across from 3 compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested 200ppm of chlorine. Chef emptied and refilled bucket retested at 100ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Eugenia G Melkin P Paoli F Marielsy C Joseph A **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth underneath board. Chef removed cloth and placed cutting in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Nonfood grade paper towel used as food contact surface inside Cole slaw bin inside refrigerator.

14-86-1

Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Manager came in. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen area has buildup of dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter sitting out at room temperature 87F longer then 24 hours.

01B-02-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn and in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bistro Bt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bistro Bt on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bistro Bt?

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

How does Bistro Bt compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Bistro Bt most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Bistro Bt's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bistro Bt 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 Bistro Bt inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro Bt is inspected around three times per year on average.

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