Gulf Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Gulf Bistro appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Largo restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter - diced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (76F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Above stove and counter next to cook line
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw lamb thawing at room temp, moved to cooler. Commercially processed vacuum packaged snapper thawing on prep table, still sealed and still frozen solid, owner removed from package and moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over chocolate mousse, raw beef over prepared sauces, items relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee with no proof of training
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
74
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs and raw pork over prepared sauces in cooler, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Two employees with expired certificates
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour, sugar and salt bins, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Dec 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
90
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items held more than 24 hours not date-marked a.Scalloped potatoes b. Boiled potatoes c. Cooked pasta **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Refrigerator shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Boiled potatoes not covered in refrigerator. Operator covered item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Educated operator and he date marked all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Veal, pork, not date marked from Saturday, 11-26-22. Operator labeled all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.interior of ice machine shows mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen shows flaking from tiles above the two door stand up clear front cooler in the kitchen. Hole in ceiling above the rack of dishes.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on the two door deli cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen on shelf behind the grill shows accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gulf Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gulf Bistro on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gulf Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gulf Bistro.
How does Gulf Bistro compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Gulf Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Gulf Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gulf Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gulf 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 Gulf Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gulf Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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