By the Bay Bistro
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
67
Score
By the Bay Bistro is a restaurant located at 3976 Destination Dr, Osprey, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Sep 29, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator stored the above foods in a functional cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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