BUDDHA
12701 MCGREGOR BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33919
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 46 fl oz can of grapefruit juice dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked shredded beef 49F cold hold, cooked corn 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean glasses at side bar.
Intermediate 6
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.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Observed soiled cup inside hand wash sink at side bar.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at main bar, hand wash sink at side bar, and hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at main bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment along walls in kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning in kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust inside unused beverage reach in cooler at side bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 11, 2026 4:00 PM.
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.