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ZEST AT VALENCIA BONITA

16621 VALENCIA BONITA BLVD · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3418341
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8604005
DBPR license4607323

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After three cycles, dishwasher machine final rinse cycle only reached a maximum of 126F. Dishwasher (Temperature 126F). Rinse gauge indicated final rinse cycle was 60F and wash gauge indicated 125-130F. **Warning**

Warning
#2High 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. Sausage in the walk-in cooler was dated 4-10-24. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A stack of pots on inverted milk crates was in front of the basin. Operator moved items away from the sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, located in the dish area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.