Coco's Bistro

5321 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

American

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Coco's Bistro appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2025. 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Coco's Bistro on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pepto stored over the prep table . Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they are out of chlorine test strips at this time.

16-37-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their rice scoop in 90F standing water. Operator placed the scoop in new water and placed it in their steam well. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a drain plug missing at their shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the outer door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

35B-03-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed employee Maria P. working for over two months with no approved training. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a drain plug missing at their shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

33-11-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the outer door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35B-03-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda on the floor of the front counter area. Operator placed cases on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pulled pork in reach in cooler prepared on site not dated. Employee said pork was previously frozen and thawed out yesterday. Employee marked pork. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coco's Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coco's Bistro on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coco's Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Coco's Bistro.

How does Coco's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Coco's Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Coco's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coco's Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coco's 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 Coco's Bistro inspected?

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

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