Enzos Italian Restaurant

4351 W Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Enzos Italian Restaurant has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Hole in or other damage to wall” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Enzos Italian Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Bonita Springs restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat pasta in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Raw fish over ready to eat lettuce in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
78
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggplant over carrots in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat pasta in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
41
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 pieces of 6oz snapper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed 6 pieces of snapper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen above stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 pieces of 6oz snapper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed 6 pieces of 6oz snapper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 pieces of 6oz snapper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat pasta. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitization. **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen above stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 pieces of 6oz snapper with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior metal plate missing on the left door of the tall reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Damage to wall by walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above stove. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Hole in floor in center of dish area by drain. **Warning**
36-02-5
45
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to correct. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured on the sidewalk at the rear exterior of the building. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: heavy dust build-up by the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time extended to allow Operator time to repair or replace. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket observed on the door of the make table cooler opposite the stove. Interior metal plate missing on the left door of the tall reach-in cooler on the cook line. Insulation exposed rendering the surface no longer smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time extended to allow Operator time to replace. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to walls in multiple areas in the kitchen. Damage to metal lower wall next to the exterior of the walk-in door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time extended to allow Operator time to repair. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
70
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in several areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to correct. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to correct. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in multiple areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to correct **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time extended to allow Operator time to work with waste vendor to correct. Lid is blocked by the enclosure wall. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside the back door. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Operator stated they would send bar glassware to the back dishwasher until repairs are made. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and holster observed to have heavy build up of encrusted debris on the blade and in the plastic holster. **Warning**
22-02-4
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/: 2 employees at the bar, one food runner, one at pizza window and 4 handling food in the kitchen. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Three mesh bags of clams stored together in a bus tub in the walk-in cooler, allowing the juices to co-mingle. **Warning**
01C-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in several areas. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in multiple areas. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, specifically on the black interior deflector. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed two large lightbulbs stored in a container with creme brulee mix, located on the spice shelf. **Warning**
42-03-5
41
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken was stored directly above raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Operator discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 forms to Operator who signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold build-up observed on the wall by the dishwashing machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster observed with slimy buildup in the interior.
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken ceramic wall tiles observed throughout the back of the house. These areas are no longer smooth and easily cleanable and should be repaired to maintain a sanitary food preparation environment.
36-24-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards near the pizza maketable observed deeply scored with dark residue in the scored areas.
14-09-4
64
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In front service register station, pizza boxes and liners stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer , boxes pizza dough, seafood, salad dressing and sausage. This is a repeat violation from 3/22/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
90
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) at entrance to cook line near dish room, in kitchen middle prep station, operator discarded and remixed buckets, quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza prep reach-in cooler:; cooked pork and beef sausage (54F - Cold Holding); housemade pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (56F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Operator mocked all foods into large walk-in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored above food for customers in tall glass Pepsi reach-in cooler at front entrance to kitchen. Operator removed the medication from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - In walk-in cooler operator storing batches of clams from different harvesting areas together in same container, separated only by mesh lining. Discussed need for operator to keep clam batches separated in order to properly prevent potential contamination between batches. Operator relocated batches at time of inspection into separate containers. Provided operator with Shellstock Tag Guidance handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bins. Main kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer , boxes pizza dough, seafood, salad dressing and sausage. This is a repeat violation from 3/22/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In front service register station, pizza boxes and liners stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
45
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 1/20/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 Bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times and priming. Operator instructed employee to send all dishes to dishwashing area for proper sanitation, dishwasher 50ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dirty dishes, touch clean dishes, no handwash. Operator instructed employee on proper handwashing techniques and sent soiled dishware through machine again for proper sanitation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 20 unlabeled tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at end of cook line,blocked by large trash can. Operator moved the can to a separate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef carpaccio and tuna carpaccio per operator served raw, not marked as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ 7 servers and 8 cooks handling food m no food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Printed advisory for oysters, operator posted the sign host stand. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 cooks preparing food, no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and in side dry storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
27
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on center cook line and by prep sink. Operator began diluting buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food residue in main kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near cook line exit due to blocking garbage can. Operator removed garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on ceiling above cook line.
36-34-5
64
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Enzos Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Enzos Italian Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Enzos Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Enzos Italian Restaurant.

How does Enzos Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Enzos Italian Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Enzos Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Enzos Italian Restaurant 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 Enzos Italian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Enzos Italian Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.