BARE ROOTS COFFEE HOUSE
2011 BAYSIDE PKWY · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch garbage can and continue working without washing hands. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner stored with single service items at front counter. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 copy to operator. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan in handwash sink at front counter, the operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter, the operator replaced the paper towels. **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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copy to operator. **Warning**
Basic 7
32-04-4Basic – Both bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near ware washing area. The operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses and drinks stored on same shelf with single service items and food items near ware washing area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed sugar, flour, and oil on the floor. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to the operator. **Warning**
25-11-5Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service cups stored outside exit door. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.