41 BISTRO
19050 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with mussels.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Intermediate 8
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer blade.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna and burgers on menu.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink bar. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked pasta, sauces, and meats not date marked in walk in freezer.
Basic 9
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having closed receptacles for women. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to ice machine.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Educated operator on labeling. Operator labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:34 PM.
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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.