CHICK BRO CAFE BISTRO

CHICK BRO CAFE BISTRO located in GULFPORT has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1431 49th Street South
Florida, 33707
Westminster Heights
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876265

  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked rice in cooker on prep table on cooks line. Employee removed spoon from cooked rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler near three-compartment sink shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in container on drainboard of three-compartment sink not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration. Operator placed chicken under running cold water. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with food buildup between cracks. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10803578

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10712962

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink. Manager removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10712533

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's on cook line in water at 71F. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: 110F Utensils in standing water. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723590

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in beans. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's on cook line in water at 71F. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White power substance in plastic containers are not identified. Employee labeled containers sugar. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water container in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dough mixer. Employee refilled paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter and shell eggs on cook line have no written procedures. Emailed operator information. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided consumer advisory. Employee posted sign. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,pork,beef and milk made 11-4-24 no date making on items in stand up prep cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590353

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed