How many health inspections has FIGARO BISTRO had?

FIGARO BISTRO has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FIGARO BISTRO ever been shut down?

No, FIGARO BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FIGARO BISTRO?

The most frequently cited violations at FIGARO BISTRO are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

FIGARO BISTRO

1944 HILLVIEW ST, Sarasota, FL 34239

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOBE GROUP USA LLC · License: SEA6802129

FIGARO BISTRO in Sarasota, FL has 12 inspections on record with 18 total violations (1.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

12Inspections

18Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 11, 2025

Inspection History (12)

Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 19, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 6, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

FIGARO BISTRO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 1.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FIGARO BISTRO had?: FIGARO BISTRO has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FIGARO BISTRO ever been shut down?: No, FIGARO BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FIGARO BISTRO?: The most frequently cited violations at FIGARO BISTRO are: Proper sewage disposal, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 11, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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