COCO'S BISTRO
COCO'S BISTRO has 7 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 4.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5321 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454424
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed their rice scoop in 90F standing water. Operator placed the scoop in new water and placed it in their steam well. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pepto stored over the prep table . Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they are out of chlorine test strips at this time.
Inspection Date: 7/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899639
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed their prep cook wearing a watch. Operator had them remove their watch. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their plaza dumpster without a drain plug. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10707968
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a drain plug missing at their shared dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the outer door not self closing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829173
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a drain plug missing at their shared dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the outer door not self closing. Repeat Violation 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. Observed employee Maria P. working for over two months with no approved training. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721483
Inspection Date: 12/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491768
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda on the floor of the front counter area. Operator placed cases on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343577
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table open kitchen. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored with single service items and food contact items on the front counter. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed handle out of ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops handles touching food product in the rice and cocoa containers. Operator placed handles above product. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.