Bernwood Grille & Catering Co
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Bernwood Grille & Catering Co has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Bonita Springs restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork broth in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Raw beef over ready to eat marinara. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle in bread crumbs. Operator removed and placed a scoop inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one #10 can of black beans, two #10 cans of garbanzo beans, three # 10 cans of pasta sauce, three #10 cans of ground tomatoes severely dented in dry storage area. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork broth in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Richard and Werner expired 1/6/2026. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle in bread crumbs. Operator removed and placed a scoop inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin across from stove. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage room and dish area. **Warning**
36-32-5
43
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed procedures with Operator.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan guards in both walk-in coolers need to be cleaned.
36-34-5
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time extended to allow Operator time to train new employees on proper storage of drinks and personal items. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in all food preparation areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of glass cleaner stored on prep table next to red cabbage being sliced on the slicer. Tub of food equipment and manual dicer were stored with chemicals on the lower shelf of the prep table next to the compartment sink. Operator moved items away from chemicals and chemicals away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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 had stack of signed forms for former employees. Current, present employees had no signed Agreements. Employees began signing Agreements during the visits. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Operator states he currently Has two employees hired more than 60 days ago that have no approved training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in all food preparation areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on the ceiling in dry storage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical glass cleaner on prep table. The operator removed the bottle of glass cleaner from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink beside prep sink shut off. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on cutting board. The operator removed cell phone from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn beside prep table.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
47
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch underneath hand wash sink near cook line.
29-44-4
Intermediate - Observed hot shut off at employee handwash sink nearest cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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 opened ham, turkey, deli meats not date marked.
02C-03-5
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine.
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 items not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like debris on fan guards in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut watermelon in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
36-27-5
41
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator adjusted sanitizer and was able get proper sanitizer step from machine, 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ronald Casterline Food manager certification expired on 12/4/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
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. No time tracking system for establishment.
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. This is a repeat violation from 1/17/2023, 6/24/2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen, dish area and dry storage. This is a repeat violation from 1/17/2023, 6/24/2022 and 12/7/2021 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
58
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bernwood Grille & Catering Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bernwood Grille & Catering Co on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bernwood Grille & Catering Co?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bernwood Grille & Catering Co.
How does Bernwood Grille & Catering Co compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Bernwood Grille & Catering Co most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Bernwood Grille & Catering Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bernwood Grille & Catering Co have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bernwood Grille & Catering Co means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bernwood Grille & Catering Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bernwood Grille & Catering Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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