Sisters Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sisters Bistro stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Port St. Joe average 84, so Sisters Bistro trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook line.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook line wearing Watch while engaging in food prep.
13-07-4
58
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment add a new walk in cooler inside the location stockroom area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed the plan has been submitted to plan review but not yet approved. Violation will be addressed at the next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment add a new walk in cooler inside the location stockroom area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front line.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on the front line.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil,and canola oil on the floor underneath the oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor next to the oven.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front door area. Due to see storm. Establishment has wet floor signs out.
36-22-4
82
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice,inside the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
02D-01-5
86
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked diced chicken 44F inside the reach in cooler from last night.
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor underneath the oven. Manager removed items and stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the waitress station,
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, over the three compartment sink.
38-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water in employee hand sink draining slow in the kitchen.
29-08-4
Basic - Self-closing device on both bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
50
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed on the dish machine sanitizer line broken,employee is setting up three completely sink sanitizer water. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area and bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch, cook.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.cooking oil on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen area and bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Without a lid.
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sisters Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sisters Bistro on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sisters Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sisters Bistro.
How does Sisters Bistro compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?
Sisters Bistro most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.
Has Sisters Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sisters Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sisters 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 Sisters Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sisters Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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