41 BISTRO
19050 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta 46F cold hold, raw fish 45F cold hold in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 11
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on putting last dare served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator clean can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed duster stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed duster. Observed bar equipment stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bar equipment.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in dishwash area and at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked meatloaf not date marked in reach in freezer near walk in freezer. Educated operator on the importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in men's accessible bathroom. **Warning**
Basic 8
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from ac vent on to floor in dishwash area. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice cream freezer in wait station. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed tray of frozen raw ground beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed right side men's urinal not flushing in men's restroom. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:33 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.