Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Bistro has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Among Marathon restaurants, the typical score is 67; Bistro is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled , the slicer and blade are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled , the slicer and blade are soiled **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna wanton is not identified as raw on bar menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna wanton is not identified as raw on bar menu **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Task force / Alejandra Palacio CFM servsafe 9/8/25. CFM Veronica Cabral Sandoval 8/17/22 Need Food handler training Francisco ,manny, Tanya and ester, No food handler training at callback inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
70
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
39
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: 1 Vacuum breaker has been added to the mop sink but there is a split connector that requires a vacuum breaker at both sides of it. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. The pool bar is being remodeled and has a new glass machine . The triple sink was removed, and also they have removed 1 of the handwashing sinks from the bar. Also the ice machine marked on plans as "not for human consumption " is now planned to be used for ice for the pool bar.no remodel plans were submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: at callback inspection The F&B director emailed plan review during callback inspection . **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: tank at pool bar is not secure **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge on high temp machine . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: The temperature gauge on high temp dishwasher in main kitchen is not repaired at callback inspection, it reads @0 F They are going to installed a new machine . **Time Extended**
16-38-5
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walking cooler raw beef over cooked **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade is soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/. The pool bar is being remodeled and has a new glass machine . The triple sink was removed, and also they have removed 1 of the handwashing sinks from the bar. Also the ice machine marked on plans as "not for human consumption " is now planned to be used for ice for the pool bar.no remodel plans were submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge on high temp machine . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The pool bar handwashing sink is not connected to drain line or water connection. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
47
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - The dishroom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, due to bucket and mop in front of sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor, **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wood serving boards are cracked. food-contact surface not properly sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temp gauge reading 0 F
16-38-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
43
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over raw beef, in the walk-in cooler. Raw animal food not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender in front of handwash sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pool bar . At front counter at restaurant handwashing sink
31B-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage room
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.plastic lids for take out containers, pizza boxes stored on the floor in dry storage
25-05-4
41
Sep 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Perviously under warning , CB due 10/16/22 Veronica Cabral 5/17/22 , Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, brittney Dixon 5/17/22
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed At the outdoor dining area by the pool bar the table tops used for dining are soiled with debris
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - At the outdoor seating area around the pool bar area observed several areas of animal/reptile feces under lounge chairs and tables.
36-73-4
78
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Veronica Cabral 5/17/22 , Paul Gonzalez 8/5/22, Carlene Dixon 5/24/22, brittney Dixon 5/17/22
53B-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes are on the floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over clean dishes in kitchen
35B-02-4
Basic - Black plastic utensils in container in dry storage area. Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bistro.
How does Bistro compare to other restaurants in Marathon?
Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Marathon average of 67.
Has Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistro have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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