The Bistro

17 N Safford Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

French

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The Bistro has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Tarpon Springs restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Bistro is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

22-41-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked lamb shanks inside reach in freezer dated April inside reduced oxygen packaging. - observed ROP machine **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method under a HACCP plan not discarded after 30 days have passed since the food was packaged not counting the time the food was maintained frozen. Observed cooked lamb shanks inside reach in freezer dated April inside reduced oxygen packaging. - observed ROP machine **Warning**

03G-51-1

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink quaternary over 400ppm. Strip turned blue. Operator diluted. Second test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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. Robert expired in 2024.

53B-14-5

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm

22-49-4

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line, manager double bucket the sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm operator replaced chlorine still not workin, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize until repairs are completed. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled and floor drains

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen.

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic wrap on floor.Employee moved.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bistro on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bistro.

How does The Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

The Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

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 three times per year on average.

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