BUDDHA BACHI EXPRESS
With 5 documented inspections, BUDDHA BACHI EXPRESS in CAPE CORAL has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2209 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, UNIT 107
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941206
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714257
Inspection Date: 6/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335918
- 11-27-4: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 DBPR HR 5030-104 form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 4/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444288
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease accumulation at hood ventilation system.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with food container. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 7/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440427
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 49F in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved all raw products into reach-in cooler under cook line. The ambient temperature of reach-in cooler under cook line was 40F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**