The Bistro, 10800 Corkscrew Rd Ste# 140, Estero, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10800 Corkscrew Rd Ste# 140, Estero, FL 33928
License #: 4605895
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of moldy like residue.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Hard boiled peeled eggs stored in contact with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front true cooler holding at 46°F. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk in front True reach in cooler at 46°F. Product moved to working cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. assembling sandwich with bare hands - touching lettuce, bread Corrected On Site. gloved
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. food preparer
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. [has been a change in personnel]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. need quaternary ammonium strips
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bluish liquid in unlabeled spray bottle near expresso machine
12/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. air conditioning duct work very dusty above seating area [ceiling tiles are absent from dining area]
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. bracelets
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. as indicated by alcohol swab
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. mechanical part on callback - still some encrusted material on mechanical part of slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. David Saunders, certification expired 5/25/2009 on callback - only had certificate that he took a review course, no proof that a certified food manager exam was taken from an approved DBPR program which would be indicated on a CFM certificate.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. mechanical part
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front handwash sink
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. David Saunders, certification expired 5/25/2009
10/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/30/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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