Brunos Catering
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Brunos Catering, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
That's lower than the typical Lehigh Acres restaurant, which scores around 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice, passenger side storage compartment, cut melon (53F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour 45 min per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and explained use.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers. Observed ice for drinks used to store drink bottles, contaminated by customer self service. Operator is not to serve ice for consumption.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Food contaminated by employees/consumers. Observed ice for drinks used to store drink bottles, contaminated by customer self service. Operator is not to serve ice for consumption.
08B-56-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water 110F. Operator replaced water, 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 105F.
10-07-4
95
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop dry at kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Wet mop stored properly. **Admin Complaint**
42-01-4
95
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for unit, temperature 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: No hot water for unit, temperature 80F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
27-16-5
90
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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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 2024-06-24: Time extension given to allow operator time to train staff. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: Time extension given to allow operator time to review and sign forms. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for unit, temperature 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: No hot water for unit, temperature 80F. **Time Extended**
27-16-5
74
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food prepared in a private home. Per operator, all food on truck is prepared at owner's house. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked ground beef, cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked eggs, empanadas, quesadillas, cooked pasta, cooked vegetables. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator states wastewater is disposed of at owners house. **Warning**
28-29-5
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Per operator, all food on truck is prepared at owner's house. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked ground beef, cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked eggs, empanadas, quesadillas, cooked pasta, cooked vegetables. **Warning**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator states water is obtained from owners house. **Warning**
27-27-4
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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Liquid waste from handwash sink drains onto ground. Operator set up 5 gallon bucket with second backup with lid to catch and hold waste. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-09-5
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for unit, temperature 79F. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. No liquid waste tank for unit, liquid waste drains onto ground. **Warning**
28-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. No sani zing solution on site, wet wiping cloth stored on counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On back of truck, utensils in standing water, max temperature 107F after refilling. **Warning**
10-07-4
29
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brunos Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brunos Catering on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Brunos Catering compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Brunos Catering most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Brunos Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brunos Catering have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brunos Catering 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 Brunos Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brunos Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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