The Bistro

99751 Oversees Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Bistro appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Key Largo restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee closed lid to rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coffee bags case stored on floor at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in standing unit by ice machine.

22-16-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe dirty spoon on hand wash sink at kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on both units at front counter, also observe on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area.

22-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm); at front counter, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 form during inspection.

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the front counter.

22-16-4

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

29-42-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bistro on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bistro.

How does The Bistro compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

The Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has The Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bistro have averaged around three 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.

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