BONITA BRUNCH
26381 S TAMIAMI TRAIL #140 · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34134
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage Gravy (70F – Cooling) in walk-in prepared and placed in cooler cooling overnight per Operator
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can tomato juice dented on rim.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Crepes observed stored in the walk-in cooler in direct contact with non food-contact to-go bag.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage Gravy (70F – Cooling) in walk-in prepared and placed in cooler cooling overnight per Operator
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake Batter (61F – Cold Holding.) French Toast Batter (70F – Cold Holding) on cook line in batter dispenser for less than four hours per the Operator. Discussed time as a public health control and provided forms to the Operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage held on the grill at 108F hot holding less than four hours per the Operator. Discussed with Operator need to hold at greater than 135F or utilize time control. Provided time control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed three servers and three cooks handling food with no certified manager present
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. provided form for operator and employees signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Frank, Line Cook, hired one year ago with no proof of food handler training.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced meats and gravies prepared more than 24 hours ago per Operator observed with no date marking in the walk-in cooler.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container of spoons in server area observed food contact side up.
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cook placing sausage patty and sausage links onto soiled cloth on the cook line
29-13-4Basic – Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture. Observed standing water in the bottom of the server low reach-in cooler.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet, keys and wrist brace observed on food storage shelving commingled with food for sale to the public. Observed personal cell phone stored on a clean plate on the cook line. Employee removed phone and sent plate to the dish area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at the three-compartment sink used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda dispensing heads observed with heavy build-up.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.