Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BUFFALO CHIPS REST

26620 OLD US 41 · BONITA SPG · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3332134
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351392
DBPR license4602340

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corned Beef in the walk-in cooler was dated 12-6 (8 days). Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to the three-compartment was filled with ice. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored in the Panko breading.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the back of the house. Walls damaged in several areas throughout the back of the house, not smooth and easily cleanable.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water was on the prep table.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster for the soda gun observed to have a heavy white build-up Damaged plexiglass dividers at the bar observed with old tape and mold-like build-up.

#5Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jugs previously containing commercially-prepared dressings are re-used to store sauces.

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Guacamole was thawing at room temperature.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.