Pico Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Pico Bistro, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Clermont facility scores 68, putting Pico Bistro on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over tomato sauce in upright reach in cooler in storage area, operator moved eggs to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -ground beef, reach in cooler, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cooking oil in storage area
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled -floor drain is soiled -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex bathroom near stairs
32-12-6
55
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers -floor drain under triple sink
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -take out containers. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -200++
22-39-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling), cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling).
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling);cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling);
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over cheese in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked ground beef, cooling for 3 hours (106F - Cooling); cooked chicken, cooling for three hours (96F - Cooling);
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by garbage can **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cooking oil on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system -drain under triple sink
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed strawberries over cheese in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
32
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used three compartment sink. Coached employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided document.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with sponge soap bottle, and knife. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee states he uses soap and water for dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef made yesterday not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pico Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pico Bistro on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pico Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pico Bistro.
How does Pico Bistro compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Pico Bistro most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has Pico Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pico Bistro have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pico 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 Pico Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pico Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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