The Bistro
100 Riverfront Dr, Bradenton, FL 34205 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105318
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Scoop with no handle still being used in granola.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Observed dish machine measuring 0ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer measuring 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed chemical spray bottle containing surface cleaner stored above pizza boxes. Employee removed spray bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no chemical test kit.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed container of cooking oil on floor of kitchen.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed scoop with no handle stored in granola container on dry storage shelf.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near pizza oven.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee phone stored above tortillas on dry storage shelf. Employee removed phone.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.