Figaro Bistro

1944 Hillview Street, Sarasota, FL 34239

French

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Figaro Bistro has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Figaro Bistro's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no reminder to consumer advisory for poached egg on menu with asterisk. Operator corrected by adding disclosure. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under hand wash sink next to convection oven missing. Operator in process of repairing.

29-08-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator called for service.

22-41-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Figaro Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Figaro Bistro on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Figaro Bistro compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

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

Has Figaro Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Figaro Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Figaro 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 Figaro Bistro inspected?

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

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