Alba Breakfast & Brunch

23111 Fashion Dr Unit 111/K13, Estero, FL 33928

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Alba Breakfast & Brunch four times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Alba Breakfast & Brunch's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef above sliced ham. Operator moved beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour bin in contact with the flour.

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no beard guard.

13-04-4

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 24 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed box of raw shell eggs stored over box of unwashed avocados in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice. Operator removed container of lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-56-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

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 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 - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**

14-14-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cook line and dishwash area. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed American cheese not date marked after opening. **Warning**

02C-03-5

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense blue cheese. Educated operator on importance of using scoops with handles. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks with chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

32-12-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. **Warning**

29-18-4

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. Cook line. **Warning**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Observed buildup of black/gray-like substance inside/around mop sink. **Warning**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alba Breakfast & Brunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alba Breakfast & Brunch on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alba Breakfast & Brunch?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alba Breakfast & Brunch.

How does Alba Breakfast & Brunch compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Alba Breakfast & Brunch most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.

Has Alba Breakfast & Brunch's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Alba Breakfast & Brunch have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alba Breakfast & Brunch 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 Alba Breakfast & Brunch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alba Breakfast & Brunch is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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