BISTRO (THE)
10 S MAIN ST · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef and then handle ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Employee decided to re-make sandwich instead of heating bread to 155F. See stop sale. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves. Discussed proper procedure with employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled raw beef and then handled a ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Verde Sauce – Alfredo (62F – Cold Holding recheck 47F) in pizza make line area. Employee stated they had left the sauce on the counter but it had been out for less than 4 hours. Discussed proper procedure. Employee placed item in cooler. Observed Cooked Pasta (45F – Cold Holding recheck at 43F) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee had placed a container of hot soup that was cooling next to pasta in reach-in cooler. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cook line wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper procedure with employee. **Warning**
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in front wait station/bar area near soda dispensing machine. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink off cook line with water at 130F. No cold water is available to sink due to a broken handle. When employees are using handwashing sink, it is being used properly. Operator contacted plumber during inspection and they are in route for a repair. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared ahi tuna listed on two items on the menu, under salad and appetizers, without the proper identification on the menu. Discussed requirements for notice and reminder with operator. **Warning**
Basic 1
29-09-4Basic – Handle missing at handwashing sink on cook line. Employee stated the handle broke during a repair to a nearby piece of equipment and was scheduled to be repaired tomorrow. Operator called plumber to repair and they will be at the establishment within the next hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:08 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.