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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calimara over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from deep fried. The chef moved the raw calimara on bottom shelf under the chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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, egg plants and breaded chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. All items were prepared on 9/23/26 per manager.
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in office. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:51 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.