EXQUISITE BISTRO

EXQUISITE BISTRO maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in ST. PETERSBURG. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 3 reports on file

397 FIFTH ST S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/25/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13616672

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dried food debris. Turbo chef oven interior soiled with burnt food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Microwave and turbo chef interior soiled with burnt food debris. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed person in charge Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form (DBPR HR 5030-104). Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Emailed person in charge and the operator a Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form (DBPR HR 5030-104) during the callback inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli coolers on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

1/21/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10951193

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dried food debris. Turbo chef oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
  • 22-41-4: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. Ran the dish machine a few times and chlorine tested at 0 PPM. The chlorine sanitizer bottle was replenished and the machine was primed. Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed person in charge Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form (DBPR HR 5030-104). Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed consumer advisory on menu but asterisk is missing on Smoked Salmon, Seared Tuna, and Carpaccio leading the customer to the consumer advisory. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at handsink at end of cook line.

8/16/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8856267

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.