Chick Bro Cafe Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
39
Score
Chick Bro Cafe Bistro appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Gulfport restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -operator used gloved hands to remove cellphone from expo shelf and proceeded to engage in food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked black beans (122F - Reheating) Cooked yesterday and put out to reheat in steam table today at 10 AM. Retemped at 130F at 11:45AM. I advised operators that they had 15 minutes left to get it to 165F, and should move it to the stove. Operator moved to stove and retemped at 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator put soap out. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -at hand washing sink sinks by 3 compartment sink Operator fixed them so that paper towels could come out. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle used for sanitize solution of bleach and water not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep cooler on cook line is stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -container of food stored to thaw in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Spray Sanitizer (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up sanitize bucket and tested at 100 PPM. I advised her not to use the spray bottle solution until she has cleaned it out of any prior chemicals and remade with 50PPM chlorine in water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table near 3 compartment sink Operator removed cell phone. ** -cell phone on expo shelf over prep cooler on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put in sanitize bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with food buildup between cracks. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in container on drainboard of three-compartment sink not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration. Operator placed chicken under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked rice in cooker on prep table on cooks line. Employee removed spoon from cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
70
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink. Manager removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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 2025-02-06: No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's on cook line in water at 71F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: 110F Utensils in standing water. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,pork,beef and milk made 11-4-24 no date making on items in stand up prep cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water container in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dough mixer. Employee refilled paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter and shell eggs on cook line have no written procedures. Emailed operator information. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory. Employee posted sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in beans. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's on cook line in water at 71F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White power substance in plastic containers are not identified. Employee labeled containers sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Squirt bottles in hand wash sink by ice machine
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothing stored on dry storage rack w food
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases fryer oil on floor in shed
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook place cheese on tacos with bare hands. He washed hands and put on gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator moved bleach off ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour on floor in kitchen. Operator moved onto shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Bro Cafe Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Bro Cafe Bistro on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Bro Cafe Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chick Bro Cafe Bistro.
How does Chick Bro Cafe Bistro compare to other restaurants in Gulfport?
Chick Bro Cafe Bistro most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Gulfport average of 67.
Has Chick Bro Cafe Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Bro Cafe Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chick Bro Cafe Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chick Bro Cafe Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Bro Cafe Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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