MAGGIORE BISTRO LLC
3515 BOBCAT VILLAGE CENTER RD, BLDG 19 UNIT C-D · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34288
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 cans of sauerkraut and tomato sauce in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for return. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic to go bag used to store lettuce in the salad station reach in cooler.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade orange bucket used to stored flour.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (52F – Cold Holding) in the white refrigerator on the cook line. The operator stated the cheeses had been held overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F – Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (52F – Cold Holding) in the white refrigerator on the cook line. Observed chicken salad (61F – Cold Holding); potato salad (60F – Cold Holding); raw calamari (62F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated all above foods had been held overnight. The operator discarded all potentially hazardous foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served. The operator dated the tags. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the manager on duty unable to provide proof of food manager certification.
14-04-4Intermediate – Observed the top interior of the microwave on the cook line peeling.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for the kitchen staff.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A consumer advisory was posted by the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of a slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for flour. The operator removed the portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the kitchen.
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on the back wall near the stand up reach in coolers.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of the keg cooler behind the bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:49 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.