Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro

751 Tarpon Bay Rd Unit 2, Sanibel, FL 33957

French

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Sanibel sits at 85, putting Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) ; operator set up triple sink to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on storage shelf. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over fish in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

08A-20-5

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?

Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.

Has Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bleu Rendez Vous French 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 Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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