THE INDUSTRY STANDARD BONITA
28280 OLD 41 RD UNIT 1 · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Bar dishwasher not sanitizing. Replaced supply bottle, primed, re ran to proper ppm. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler stored foods at improper temperatures. Observed heavy ice build-up on and around the fan unit. Operator called for emergency service and had employees begin icing all Time and Temperature Controlled for Safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
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 four food handlers, one dishwasher, two bartenders and a Chef working. Facility has one Certified Protection Manager, who was not present at the time of the visit. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the sauté area. Operator stocked towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has done extensive remodeling and moving of food preparation equipment. A handwashing sink has been removed from the dishwasher room. **Warning**
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 forms to Operator, who signed during the visit. Explained all employees must have signed forms. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing pink toxic substance not labeled at the central handwashing sink. Operator labeled bottle during the visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 1
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag and keys were on a prep table adjacent to bread in the grill area. Employee removed items. Personal open drink was on a shelf with food items in the pizza area. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:23 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.