DOLLY'S PRODUCE PATCH & EATERY

DOLLY'S PRODUCE PATCH & EATERY maintains a 1.8/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in BONITA SPRINGS. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Bonita Beach Road
Florida, 34135
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887415

  • 32-01-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Lid was off can. Operator replaced lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage observed 4 lb can of tuna with a severely dented rim.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on dish drying rack in dish area. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled cardboard box. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in prep are. Operator placed face down and ran through dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on food storage shelf. Operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage observed 4 lb can of tuna with a severely dented rim.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cooked roast in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes held at 85F on cook line. Per operator potatoes prepared 4 hours prior. Educated operator on proper hot holding. Cooked potatoes held at 85F on cook line. Per operator potatoes prepared 4 hours prior. Educated operator on proper hot holding
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 12 Hard boiled peeled shelled eggs in reach in cooler at 53F. Per operator eggs were peeled day prior.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes held at 85F on cook line. Per operator potatoes prepared 4 hours prior. Educated operator on proper hot holding.

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895382

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. Employee donned a hat during the visit. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cookies and pies missing address information. Operator corrected during the visit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the dish area.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw turkey was stored on top of whole muscle pork and whole muscle beef was stored in contact with raw turkey in the walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged to proper storage during the visit. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A container of Clorox Wipes was stored next to the ice scoop at the ice machine. Operator moved wipes away from the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788291

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler.
  • 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. Sugar and flour bins contained scoops stored in the product with the handle touching the ingredients. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go cookies at the front table lacked required information. Owner labeled cookies during the visit. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher failed to wash hands after handling soiled dishes then handling clean dishes.
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs were stored above a carton of milk in the kitchen refrigerator. Employee moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A package of raw chicken was stored on top of whole muscle beef in the walk-in cooler. Ground beef patties were directly above whole muscle beef in the same cooler. Employee moved product to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located on the bottom shelf of a dish rack in the kitchen.

Inspection Date: 5/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8633370

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526320

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler in hallway near cook line. Warning
  • 41-22-4:High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed medicine store on shelving above cook line reach in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of medicine. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387313

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks and food unmarked and improperly stored. Discussed proper storage with Operator.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed "grab and go" packaged cookies on display without proper labelling. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed containers of pooled eggs, soup and potatoes stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Observed cases of sausages stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large wrapped slab of beef thawing in the three compartment sink in standing water.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on a shelf above the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed supply container was empty. Employee changed the supply container, primed the machine and chlorine sanitizer then measured proper concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs at the grill and then handling ready to eat foods and plating food.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Multiple chemical containers observed stored commingled with food ingredients and in contact with clean stored pans. Operator moved all chemicals. Discussed designated areas to keep chemicals separate from food
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly above ready to eat food in the pantry refrigerator and in the walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding) in both reach-in coolers on the cook line. Cook stated items had been placed in service less than four hours prior. Discussed methods of rapid cool-down and stocking less in each cooler. Cook closed cover on one unit and began to ice down product in the other unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 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. Reviewed policy with Operator and provided forms. **Corrective Action Taken**