BUON APPETITO CAFE INC
6314 Corporate Court
Fort Myers, Florida, 33919
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Warning
- 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. Dishmachine ( chlorine 00ppm). Operator preparing the triple sink for sanitation. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottle stored over beans at prep area. Operator removed bleach bottle to floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with air fan. Operator removed the fan. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on ice machine surface between uses. Operator removed and placed ice scoop at proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator removed wiping cloth to proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored next to rice container. Operator removed bug spray. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris at prep area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink blocked with air fan not accessible for employee use at all times at back of the kitchen. Operator removed the air fan. 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wood pizza peel as damaged with chips in wood on front and sides. Observed torn gaskets on glass front reach-in cooler by back door, unit is also dripping liquid from condensation unit into container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed wood pizza peel as damaged with chips in wood on front and sides. Observed torn gaskets on glass front reach-in cooler by back door, unit is also dripping liquid from condensation unit into container. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used a scoop stored in bulk sugar container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches around microwave at kitchen. Operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wood pizza peel as damaged with chips in wood on front and sides. Observed torn gaskets on glass front reach-in cooler by back door, unit is also dripping liquid from condensation unit into container. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of pinto beans and bulk bag of sugar stored on floor. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease dripping from hood vents. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic and foil single service items stored on shelves on cookline as not inverted. Operator inverted pans. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Directed operator to utilize 3 compartment sink until dishwasher machine can reach proper concentration. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with fan not accessible. Operator removed correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 health reporting agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with zucchini.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lasagna and Alfredo sauce not date marked.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with food items. Operator removed chemical. 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 procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by fan. Operator moved fan. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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
- 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 soups/sauces not date marked in reach in freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).