A Table Apart
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at A Table Apart, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Bonita Springs facility scores 80, putting A Table Apart on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat asparagus. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by dish area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense cornstarch in container. Operator removed and placed proper scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen by grill.
36-34-5
61
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Ran machine and tested at 0 ppm. Primed sanitizer and re-ran and chlorine tested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Wait staff marked Caesar dressing and Ceviche with asterisks to correlate with the printed Consumer Advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves observed heavily rusted and not easily cleanable.
36-52-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Green beans were soaking in buckets sitting directly on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Robot Coupe observed in poor repair and repaired with duct tape, making if no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-11-5
61
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves after entering the kitchen from outdoors. Chef instructed employee to wash hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chopper was stored with clean wares and contained dried food debris. Can opener observed to have encrusted food debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Caesar salad contains dressing with raw shell eggs and made in house, per the Chef. Discussed the need to indicate where "hidden" ingredients need to be identified on the menu.
02B-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense product from the cornstarch bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag and soiled apron observed sitting on dry storage shelving on top of a container of bread.
40-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with black build up behind the dish machine.
36-27-5
61
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Mar 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103] **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, Floors in kitchen, walk-in cooler and ware washing area are made of absorbent concrete. This is a repeat violation from 1/12/2022 and 6/1/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Operator has cleaned and repaired some shelves **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in bar hot water handle disabled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
70
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Floors in kitchen, walk-in cooler and ware washing area are made of absorbent concrete. This is a repeat violation from 1/12/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen with heavy accumulation of dust. This is a repeat violation from 1/12/2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Table Apart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Table Apart on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Table Apart?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Table Apart.
How does A Table Apart compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
A Table Apart most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has A Table Apart's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at A Table Apart have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A Table Apart 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 A Table Apart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Table Apart is inspected around three times per year on average.
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