Buon Appetito Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Buon Appetito Cafe 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
41
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Dishmachine ( chlorine 00ppm). Operator preparing the triple sink for sanitation. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottle stored over beans at prep area. Operator removed bleach bottle to floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with air fan. Operator removed the fan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. **Warning**
25-06-4
52
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored next to rice container. Operator removed bug spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris at prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink blocked with air fan not accessible for employee use at all times at back of the kitchen. Operator removed the air fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on ice machine surface between uses. Operator removed and placed ice scoop at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator removed wiping cloth to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with zucchini.
14-31-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lasagna and Alfredo sauce not date marked.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by fan. Operator moved fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 soups/sauces not date marked in reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms.
32-04-4
32
Apr 26, 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); Sanitizer hose was not hooked up. Operator fixed machine. Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back area by refrigerators blocked by buckets. Operator moved buckets out of way. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Both employees hired over 60 days do not have required training. Repeat 12/16/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in back area by refrigerators. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.ceiling tiles in food prep and storage area not smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbent. Repeat 12/16/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer is broken on men's room door. Repeat 12/16/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-17-4
58
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (60 F - Cold Holding); eggs (60 F - Cold Holding). Refrigerator thermometer shows 52 F. Per operator food has been in there since early morning, over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (60 F - Cold Holding); eggs (60 F - Cold Holding). Refrigerator thermometer shows 52 F. Per operator food has been in there since early morning, over 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf with clean plates and silverware. Operator moved chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. No training for any employees hired over 60 days. Repeat 7/19/2022 **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room self closing apparatus is broken.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on prep table
21-04-4
50
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2022-07-19: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buon Appetito Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buon Appetito Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buon Appetito Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buon Appetito Cafe.
How does Buon Appetito Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Buon Appetito Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Buon Appetito Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buon Appetito Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buon Appetito Cafe 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 Buon Appetito Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buon Appetito Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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