Coco's Bistro in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5321 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Coco's Bistro in Sarasota has accumulated 130 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no active enforcement actions. The most frequently cited violations involve single-use items, exterior opening protection, and cooling equipment. Recent inspections show consistent compliance, with the most recent visit in October 2025 documenting four violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Coco's Bistro in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
4.8
violations / inspection
4.8 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Coco's Bistro in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Coco's Bistro in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Coco's Bistro in Sarasota last inspected?
- Coco's Bistro in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Coco's Bistro in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Coco's Bistro in Sarasota are: Single-use items, Outer openings protected, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Coco's Bistro in Sarasota had?
- Coco's Bistro in Sarasota has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Coco's Bistro in Sarasota find?
- Coco's Bistro in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Coco's Bistro in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Coco's Bistro in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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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).
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