Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

41 BISTRO

19050 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3501512
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8886982
DBPR license4606593

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator switched to chlorine. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 7

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on importance of putting last date served. Operator dated tag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer. Educated operator on cleaning daily. Operator in the process of cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen front entrance. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen front entrance. Educated operator on having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee coat and keys stored on counter next to clean food items at kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.