East Side Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, East Side Bistro has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 14 violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which East Side Bistro's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef steak stored over shrimp at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. beef ,pork 4-9-26
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. raw pork (44f- Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44 - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding And dated for 4-9-26 **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw pork (44f- Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44 - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened couple days ago no labels .
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area over the ice tea station .
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door .
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor back of th3 house. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink kitchen area .
31B-04-4
41
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 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. 0 ppm . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 18-20 small flying insects by the dish area . Observed 3 small flying insects at the kitchen area . Not landing at any food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above of pasta and cooked chicken at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mozzarella cheese prepared 9-20 Empanadas chicken prepped 9-14 Taco meat prepared 10-4
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mozzarella cheese prepared 9-20 Empanadas chicken prepped 9-14 Taco meat prepared 10-4
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened 2 days ago No label .
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area . Employee hand sink back area by the dishwasher.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink kitchen area .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked Pico and boiled eggs prepared Saturday 10-11 no label .
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon .
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both of them at the make table .
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in white freezer door broken .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen are under make table #2
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front area by the bar .
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in white freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Make table#2 not working operator added ice to. The top empty the bottom part .
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
14
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tile to the left of hood system is falling. Ceiling tile missing above dish hallway **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under bar. In dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. External bar. Main bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Fixed at interior bar **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tile to the left of hood system is falling. Ceiling tile missing above dish hallway **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under bar. In dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: No change **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0ppm behind bar and at main dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler wings (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sofrito (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Heavy cream, sliced cheese, blue cheese crumbles, butter, Brie, shredded cheese, ranch, blue cheese dressing, slaw, wings, cream cheese all 47°F+ SEE STOP SALE **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. External bar. Main bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tile to the left of hood system is falling. Ceiling tile missing above dish hallway **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: No change **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under bar. In dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: On bar during service. Repeat violation **Time Extended**
25-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
33
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 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. 0ppm behind bar and at main dish area **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler wings (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sofrito (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna and hangover burger. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bartender only employee to provide trading certificate
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided signage **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. External bar. Main bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tile to the left of hood system is falling. Ceiling tile missing above dish hallway **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under bar. In dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers stored on the floor in kitchen near bar door **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath triple sink
29-11-4
20
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table bottom hands . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole at the wall behind the dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burgers stored on top of raw shrimp and raw tuna at the reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of make table #1calslow (44.1F - Cold Holding); steamed mushroom (45F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (45F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table #1; raw burger (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mahi fish (51F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 200+++++ Second ppm was 50 . **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects at the kitchen area not landing to any food . Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks .
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler .
22-31-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table bottom hands .
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door .
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole at the wall behind the dishwasher.
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler .
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container stored on floor storage area by the walk-in cooler .
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. unwashed avocados with open to use avocado at the same container make table top . Unwashed vegetable stored on top of brisket at the walk-in cooler .
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the prep table kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
25
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw fish in cookline cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - food not properly protected from contamination. Ice bin at bar, no tops. 2 ice bins. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach in use for towels. Operator has correct disinfectant also on premises. **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon offered undercooked, operator received letter from Supplier, please keep available for review each time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mashed potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Left unit by dishmachine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used for dumping drinks, ice in sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator states certificates were destroyed and needs to redo them. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed to Operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several at bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, remade 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Machine interior Heavily soiled. Ice bin in server alley. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. One posted expired in 2022 but license shows current active. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Top of door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between conduit and dirty wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright stainless refrigerator dirty standing water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in the kitchen area not touching any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks .
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in cooler observed raw beef stored in top off heavy cream . Observe shell eggs stored top of vegetable. Provided picture for how to storage food to the operator .
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach-in cooler -reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice prepared yesterday morning no label .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. No signature for the employee agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen make table-microwave. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by the exit top part . **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the walk-in cooler observed box of green mix and bag off carrot at the floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. The wall between kitchen and walk-in cooler .
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer the white one .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen fryer outside-grill outside-hoods . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado in use at the make table with sticker on it .
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout all equipment. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. At the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
22
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided forms
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green scruby . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish area. Manager filled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Make table
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket, manager turned over **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dish area
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Top of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. At bar **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Exit from kitchen to walk-in **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado, manager removed from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler., manager cleaned it up. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over tuna . Moved tuna **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen Dish area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar. Manager added to bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rice cooker **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
23
Oct 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was East Side Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at East Side Bistro on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at East Side Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at East Side Bistro.
How does East Side Bistro compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
East Side Bistro most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has East Side Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Side Bistro have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at East Side Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is East Side Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, East Side Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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