Bistro (The)
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Bistro (The) 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Bistro (The) was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Bistro (The)'s latest score of 67 falls below the Brooksville average of 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored next to single-service items in pizza area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat cut vegetables in reach-in cooler on cook. Moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near pizza station off bar area. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer buckets in kitchen tested at 200ppm+. Operator prepared new solution, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above ready to eat pimento cheese in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at center handwash sink behind bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust above cook line area.
36-34-5
52
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared ahi tuna listed on two items on the menu, under salad and appetizers, without the proper identification on the menu. Discussed requirements for notice and reminder with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Operator stated they are making new menus and adding revisions at this time. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled raw beef and then handled a ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Verde Sauce - Alfredo (62F - Cold Holding recheck 47F) in pizza make line area. Employee stated they had left the sauce on the counter but it had been out for less than 4 hours. Discussed proper procedure. Employee placed item in cooler. Observed Cooked Pasta (45F - Cold Holding recheck at 43F) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee had placed a container of hot soup that was cooling next to pasta in reach-in cooler. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef and then handle ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Employee decided to re-make sandwich instead of heating bread to 155F. See stop sale. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves. Discussed proper procedure with employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cook line wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper procedure with employee. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in front wait station/bar area near soda dispensing machine. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink off cook line with water at 130F. No cold water is available to sink due to a broken handle. When employees are using handwashing sink, it is being used properly. Operator contacted plumber during inspection and they are in route for a repair. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared ahi tuna listed on two items on the menu, under salad and appetizers, without the proper identification on the menu. Discussed requirements for notice and reminder with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Handle missing at handwashing sink on cook line. Employee stated the handle broke during a repair to a nearby piece of equipment and was scheduled to be repaired tomorrow. Operator called plumber to repair and they will be at the establishment within the next hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-09-4
41
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jessica Gaff expired 2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Patrick Reeves and Jessica Gaff expired 10-26-2023
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dry storage metal shelving soiled, rusting **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic guard in ice machine interior soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks on storage area cooler not segregated from food for service. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -floors in kitchen unsealed concrete -portions of walls in kitchen unsealed brick and mortar **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine was not sanitizing, kink in line of sanitizer liquid.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart in front of hand sink in kitchen near the three compartment sink, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under back bar where bag in the box are stored. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine was not sanitizing, operator was able to repair during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Dry Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator has refinished multiple cooler and dry storage shelves, in the process of finishing the remaining rusted shelving. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -double door reach in cooler has digital ambient thermometer, battery has died, operator replaced with analog thermometer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -large floor fan in kitchen soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler in pizza station interior and gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -Throughout kitchen and dining room floors are unsealed concrete. -walls in kitchen are unsealed brick and mortar **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
58
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 DBPR HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available. Operator purchased both quat and chlorine from Amazon during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulated build up of grease and food debris as well as hard water build up in dish machine interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line are grooved and stained. - cutting board in pizza prep area grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walls are sealed brick and mortar Floors unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets in multiple coolers in prep area have accumulated dirt and food debris - cabinets under front and back bar have accumulated dirt and debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of three door reach in freezer has accumulated dirt/food debris -double door reach in coolers near cook line have accumulated dirt/food debris in interior as well as on gaskets. - keg cooler at bar has accumulated debris and water in bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in both two door reach in coolers in kitchen rusted and pitted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - floor and wall behind bar near soda machine and glass storage has build up of dirt and food debris. - behind two door reach in coolers in kitchen has build up do dirt and food debris. - behind electrical box, three compartment sink, three door reach in cooler has build up of dirt and food debris. - behind prep table and convention oven in prep area has build up of dirt and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has build of of slime and mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
55
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 11, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro (The) on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro (The)?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bistro (The).
How does Bistro (The) compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Bistro (The) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Bistro (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bistro (The) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistro (The) 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 (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro (The) is inspected around four times per year on average.
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