Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE BISTRO

3000 MARION COUNTY RD · WEIRSDALE · Lake County · FL 32195

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502555
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8890525
DBPR license4508901

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 59f, Prime rib 50f, Beef patties 47f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed on ice.Rechecked prime rib 42f, Beef patties 41f, Pork 41f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cookline prep cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatloaf. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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. -Salmon, still partially frozen. Manager cut slit in packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -At bar. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -On cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Stove top. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.