Biscotti's
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
37
Score
Biscotti's has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Biscotti's was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved dairy from wine cooler to working beverage reach in cooler. Observed butter 72F more than 4 hours on counter. Stop Sale. Operator discarded butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter 72F more than 4 hours on counter. Operator discarded butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles shows damaged/missing above three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area in corner underneath shelving inside walk in cooler covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature for utensils 81F at coffee machine. Educated operator on maintaining water at 135F or above. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared in Plaza. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
37
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked potatoes 120F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes on grill to reheat. Rechecked temperature at 168F.. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 80F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control for butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Educated employee. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-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 soups and meats not date marked in walk in freezer. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle of clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/sugar.
14-01-5
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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Observed light not working in walk in cooler and restrooms. Operator switched breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
38-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink installed kitchen used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash in 2nd compartment of three compartment sink. Operator reset up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
27
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 sliced turkey not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled scoops stored inside front service hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
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 sausage and frozen precooked foods not date marked in walk in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and cooked foods not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Dec 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor at kitchen entrance. Operator placed bottled water off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
86
Jul 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 sliced turkey and ham not date marked. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store soiled cup and wiping cloths. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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 sliced turkey and ham not date marked in walk in freezer. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken, sliced tomatoes and cheeses in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated operator on hhanging mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
39
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked turkey and precooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 forms before leaving. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
70
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler across three compartment sink. Observed placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potatoes 130F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed lid on potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris inside cabinet underneath hand wash sink at front service area.
23-03-4
55
Aug 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cookie crumbs. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Biscotti's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Biscotti's on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Biscotti's?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Biscotti's.
How does Biscotti's compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Biscotti's most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Biscotti's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Biscotti's have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Biscotti's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Biscotti's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Biscotti's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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