BUON APPETITO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
2384 SURFSIDE BLVD A-113 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 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 egg plants (47F – Cold Holding); lasagna (48F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steam table. The chef moved the egg plants and lasagna into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in prep area used to fill coffee container and dump old coffee in handwashing sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and sausages not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Basic 5
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from steam table ambient temperature 47F.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in walk-in cooler.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:59 AM.
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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.