41 Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
41 Bistro appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting 41 Bistro on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink at beverage/wait station not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink in dishwash area.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked sanitizer at 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta 46F cold hold, raw fish 45F cold hold in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Observed pasta 47F cold hold, American cheese 47F cold hold, precooked meatballs 47F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale on time/temperature control for safety foods in walk in cooler more than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler and discarded foods. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta 46F cold hold, raw fish 45F cold hold in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on putting last dare served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator clean can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed duster stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed duster. Observed bar equipment stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bar equipment.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in dishwash area and at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 frozen precooked meatloaf not date marked in reach in freezer near walk in freezer. Educated operator on the importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in men's accessible bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed right side men's urinal not flushing in men's restroom. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed tray of frozen raw ground beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice cream freezer in wait station. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from ac vent on to floor in dishwash area. **Warning**
28-02-4
19
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
29-34-4
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**
41-10-4
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**
22-43-4
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**
01C-03-4
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**
11-27-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
31B-03-4
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**
02C-04-5
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage.
36-73-4
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**
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.
29-11-4
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**
02D-01-5
25
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
29-34-4
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**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on importance of putting last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employeecleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and gray-like substance on ceiling above vent above reception area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice machine and in dishwasher area. Employee mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor drain underneath dishwasher soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
02D-01-5
30
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
02C-04-5
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**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water drains from reheating oven at cook line.
28-02-4
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in bread dough food preparation.
13-03-4
30
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with mussels.
14-31-5
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**
22-41-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna and burgers on menu.
02B-01-5
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**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
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.
02C-04-5
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**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having closed receptacles for women. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to ice machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Educated operator on labeling. Operator labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
16
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-13: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed new cooking equipment added at cook line, ice machine moved to different location, and bar being remodeled. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-13: Observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed new cooking equipment added at cook line, ice machine moved to different location, and bar being remodeled. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut melon 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats and poultry. **Warning**
03G-50-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of microwave at wait station and can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back prep area near dry storage blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance/wait station, hand wash sink at cook line, and hand wash sinks in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed new cooking equipment added at cook line, ice machine moved to different location, and bar being remodeled. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in chemical storage. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 75F at main hand wash sinks in restrooms. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from ceiling ac vent on to floor. **Warning**
28-02-4
19
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed required employee training expired for all employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed hand wash sink missing at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed new cooking equipment added at cook line and ice machine moved to different location. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed new cooking equipment added at cook line, ice machine moved, three compartment sink moved, mop sink, and hand wash sink in dishwash area moved to different location. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed new cooking equipment added at cook line and ice machine moved to different location. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 41 Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 41 Bistro on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 41 Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 41 Bistro.
How does 41 Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
41 Bistro most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has 41 Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 41 Bistro have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 41 Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 41 Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 41 Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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