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BERNWOOD GRILLE & CATERING CO

Health inspection records show BERNWOOD GRILLE & CATERING CO in BONITA SPRINGS has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

25221 Bernwood Drive
Florida, 34135
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13611094

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle in bread crumbs. Operator removed and placed a scoop inside. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork broth in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Raw beef over ready to eat marinara. Corrected On-Site

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10912402

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin across from stove. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage room and dish area. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle in bread crumbs. Operator removed and placed a scoop inside. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one #10 can of black beans, two #10 cans of garbanzo beans, three # 10 cans of pasta sauce, three #10 cans of ground tomatoes severely dented in dry storage area. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork broth in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Richard and Werner expired 1/6/2026. Warning

5/20/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10728638

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan guards in both walk-in coolers need to be cleaned.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed procedures with Operator.

1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10728406

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in all food preparation areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time extended to allow Operator time to train new employees on proper storage of drinks and personal items. **Time Extended**

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8737075

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in all food preparation areas. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on the ceiling in dry storage. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the dishwasher area. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of glass cleaner stored on prep table next to red cabbage being sliced on the slicer. Tub of food equipment and manual dicer were stored with chemicals on the lower shelf of the prep table next to the compartment sink. Operator moved items away from chemicals and chemicals away from food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1: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 had stack of signed forms for former employees. Current, present employees had no signed Agreements. Employees began signing Agreements during the visits. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states he currently Has two employees hired more than 60 days ago that have no approved training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

5/7/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8601940

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on cutting board. The operator removed cell phone from cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn beside prep table.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical glass cleaner on prep table. The operator removed the bottle of glass cleaner from prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink beside prep sink shut off. Repeat Violation

1/30/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8358136

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like debris on fan guards in walk in cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut watermelon in walk in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
  • 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch underneath hand wash sink near cook line.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened ham, turkey, deli meats not date marked.
  • 11-26-1: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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Observed hot shut off at employee handwash sink nearest cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-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 items not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Repeat Violation