Dos Amigos of Estero
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Dos Amigos of Estero 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Dos Amigos of Estero's latest score of 78 falls below the Estero average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working with no CFM present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in make table soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pans in the pan storage area.
16-46-4
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef in reach in cooler at 55F operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler on cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment on the cookline and under the fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between makes table and steam well, operator moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle next to the flat top grill in standing water of 98F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light on shelf above prep table and microwave.
35B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler. Operator placed thermometer in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
55
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Oct 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on cutting board on cook line refrigeration unit.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed walls by cook line and steam table soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing on counter operator moved to sink and starting running water on the meat. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris buildup on reach in cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed spoons and tongs stored hanging above 3 compartment sink exposed to possible splash.
24-27-4
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by trash container. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink unblocked. Operator removed trash container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water and oil spray bottles. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sausage and rice dated 11-21-2022. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked sausage and chicken. Operator moved ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage and chicken at 58 degrees in reach in cooler at less than an hour. Operator moved to walk in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service . Observed no sign present at time of inspection. Operator could not discuss big 6. Emailed handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large trash can blocking hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on door and gasket of walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard as shelf liners in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed large buildup of food debris under grille and hand sink area in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed excessive build up of beans in microwave oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottles contains water and oil.
02D-01-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dos Amigos of Estero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dos Amigos of Estero on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dos Amigos of Estero?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dos Amigos of Estero.
How does Dos Amigos of Estero compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Dos Amigos of Estero most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Dos Amigos of Estero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dos Amigos of Estero have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dos Amigos of Estero 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 Dos Amigos of Estero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Amigos of Estero is inspected around three times per year on average.
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