41 BISTRO
19050 South Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, Florida, 33967
Creekside Preserve
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee coat and keys stored on counter next to clean food items at kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage.
- 10-20-4: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
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.
- 02D-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
- 22-43-4: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
- 41-10-4: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
- 29-34-4: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
- 01C-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
- 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 with written procedure. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4: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
- 31B-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
- 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 at kitchen front entrance. Educated operator on having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 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 meats not date marked in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employeecleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and gray-like substance on ceiling above vent above reception area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice machine and in dishwasher area. Employee mopped floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor drain underneath dishwasher soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to ice machine. Employee cleaned reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food items. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. Repeat Violation
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on importance of putting last date served. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. 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 meats not date marked in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on taking out fish out of packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water drains from reheating oven at cook line.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in bread dough food preparation.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on having hand wash sign. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on fixing pipe. Operator started to fix. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by bread tray cart. Operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at wait station/kitchen entrance. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site 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. Educated operator on completing form. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 lasagna and precooked ribs not date marked p. Educated operator on date marking. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
9
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having closed receptacles for women. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to ice machine.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Educated operator on labeling. Operator labeled. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with mussels.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
- 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 with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer blade.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna and burgers on menu.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink bar. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of paper towels. 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
- 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 pasta, sauces, and meats not date marked in walk in freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 9 basic).