Bistro in Weirsdale
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3000 Marion County Rd, Weirsdale, FL 32195Bistro in Weirsdale operates under persistent, high-priority sanitation and employee health violations that have triggered repeated formal warnings and callback inspections. Across 16 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility accumulated 126 violations—averaging 7.9 per inspection, 52 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 9 of the last 8 inspections, including high-priority citations for failure to report illness and sick employees handling food. Hand washing and food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly across the inspection history. Chemical storage violations appeared in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recent inspections show a pattern of escalation: on March 4, 2026, a routine inspection documented 21 violations including 4 high-priority findings (employee health policy, employee health reporting, hand washing, food contact surfaces) and a Warning was issued. A callback inspection on March 5, 2026 documented 3 violations in the food contact surface category and resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bistro in Weirsdale: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Bistro in Weirsdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bistro in Weirsdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bistro in Weirsdale last inspected?
- Bistro in Weirsdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Bistro in Weirsdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bistro in Weirsdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bistro in Weirsdale had?
- Bistro in Weirsdale has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bistro in Weirsdale find?
- Bistro in Weirsdale was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Bistro in Weirsdale ever been shut down?
- No, Bistro in Weirsdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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