41 BISTRO
19050 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food items. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on importance of putting last date served. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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 frozen meats not date marked in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employeecleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and gray-like substance on ceiling above vent above reception area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice machine and in dishwasher area. Employee mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor drain underneath dishwasher soiled/has accumulation of debris.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to ice machine. Employee cleaned reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.