THE OTHER SIDE BISTRO
24630 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT B · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34134
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced empty sanitizer container to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon over quiche. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Artichoke stuffing dated 8-26-25 in walk in cooler exceeds 7 day mark.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Artichoke stuffing dated 8-26-25 in walk in cooler exceeds 7 day mark.
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Employees that are expired are Vita, Jennifer, and Maria.
Basic 3
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on food prep counter in server side station.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.