Bijou Garden Cafe

1287 1 St, Sarasota, FL 34236

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Bijou Garden Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Bijou Garden Cafe was last inspected on May 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Bijou Garden Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled the broom and dust pan then clean equipment without changing their gloves. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next to the back exit of the building.

29-34-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service gloves. Chef removed the gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in the walk-in cooler. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm. Chef replaced the sanitizer primed the machine, new reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on the preparation table in the pantry area. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the preparation area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.

36-50-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bijou Garden Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bijou Garden Cafe on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bijou Garden Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bijou Garden Cafe.

How does Bijou Garden Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Bijou Garden Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Bijou Garden Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bijou Garden Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bijou Garden Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bijou Garden Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bijou Garden Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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