By the Bay Bistro in Osprey
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3976 Destination Dr, Osprey, FL 34229By the Bay Bistro in Osprey has been inspected 11 times since 2019, accumulating 19 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.7 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A significant spike occurred on September 29, 2025, when an inspector issued a warning after documenting 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting (cited twice), toxic substance control (twice), and improper cooking temperatures (twice). The facility subsequently complied with required corrections, as confirmed by the December 2, 2025 inspection which found no violations and resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
By the Bay Bistro in Osprey: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
By the Bay Bistro in Osprey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
By the Bay Bistro in Osprey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was By the Bay Bistro in Osprey last inspected?
- By the Bay Bistro in Osprey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at By the Bay Bistro in Osprey?
- The most frequently cited violations at By the Bay Bistro in Osprey are: Shell stock requirements, Toxic substance control, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has By the Bay Bistro in Osprey had?
- By the Bay Bistro in Osprey has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of By the Bay Bistro in Osprey find?
- By the Bay Bistro in Osprey was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has By the Bay Bistro in Osprey ever been shut down?
- No, By the Bay Bistro in Osprey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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