The Bistro

10800 Corkscrew Rd Ste# 140, Estero, FL 33928
French
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at The Bistro, the earliest from 2023. The Bistro was last inspected on Aug 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The Bistro's latest score of 86 sits above the Estero average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit present, note kitchen is not open to the public and the only people that are utilizing the area are employees that bring their own food, or purchase through the vending machine.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy and left it in the cafe for the owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer available.
16-37-1
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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Printed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Observed no clean form available printed Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted. Printed Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
70
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bistro on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bistro.

How does The Bistro compare to other restaurants in Estero?

The Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.

Has The Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Bistro inspected?

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