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DOS AMIGOS OF ESTERO

Health inspection records show DOS AMIGOS OF ESTERO in ESTERO has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

21481 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33928
Meadows of Estero
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13468849

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in make table soiled with food debris.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pans in the pan storage area.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working with no CFM present.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912678

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler on cookline.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment on the cookline and under the fryers.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between makes table and steam well, operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle next to the flat top grill in standing water of 98F Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light on shelf above prep table and microwave.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. Operator placed thermometer in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler at 55F operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832009

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed utensils hanging above 3 compartment sink exposed to splash when washing dish ware.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored in standing water at 88F.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cutting board with build up of food debris. Operator removed cutting board from use. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of blocking hand wash sink. Operator moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781711

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed food debris on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen cooking area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved chicken to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to the air hood vent on the back wall in the kitchen.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand sink in the kitchen cooking area.

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473698

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed spoons and tongs stored hanging above 3 compartment sink exposed to possible splash.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris buildup on reach in cooler door gaskets.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing on counter operator moved to sink and starting running water on the meat. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed walls by cook line and steam table soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on cutting board on cook line refrigeration unit.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380815

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door. 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 cell phones above prep table in kitchen.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around kitchen area.