Buddha

12701 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Buddha stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Buddha's latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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

22-20-5

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

14-09-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Manager expired in 2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Manager was not able to supply Food manager certification. There is no certified manager at establishment. **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

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. No employees have food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Manager was not able to supply any approved training certificates for any employees. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2022-08-09: Observed all food handler certificates as expired. **Admin Complaint**

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Observed hole and damage to wall. **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Observed gasket as torn. **Time Extended**

14-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buddha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buddha on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Buddha compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Buddha most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Buddha's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Buddha have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buddha 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 Buddha inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buddha is inspected around two times per year on average.

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