J and M Catering of Southwest Fl

9144 Bonita Beach Rd Se, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, J and M Catering of Southwest Fl has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. J and M Catering of Southwest Fl was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited two times.

Among Bonita Springs restaurants, the typical score is 80; J and M Catering of Southwest Fl is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer around door panel.

14-69-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of chicken tenders stored on ground in freezer. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior metal plate bulging out by freezer door.

14-11-5

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility is using Sink and Surface Sanitizer. No test strips available for this chemical.

16-37-1

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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 replaced chemical supply bucket and primed machine. Proper sanitization concentration achieved. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water line at the dishwasher is leaking near the backflow prevention device.

29-08-4

Basic - Shared garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

33-15-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single-service items were stored outside. Case of styrofoam cups stored under a can of paint in the chemical storage area.

25-05-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray flying insect killer was stored on a shelf with canola oil and Worchestershire Sauce jugs. Operator moved spray away from food. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Solution tested in excess of 500 ppm. Discussed proper hand mixing with Operator, who re-mixed to proper concentration. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing a purplish substance unlabeled in the dish area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks were stored as clean with the food contact surface facing up (uninverted).

24-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and keys and personal water bottle stored on the shelf directly above food prep area and commingled with spices and plates. Jacket was stored on top of breakfast cereal for sale to the public.

40-06-5

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall has been repaired with wire grid and spray foam and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

36-30-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two cans of peaches were dented, moved for delivery with catering order. Cans were removed and discarded. Operator educated staff on the importance of inspecting all canned goods for integrity.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact surface of interior of ice machine.

22-31-4

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. This is a repeat violation from 12/12/2022. Operator states that this is a shared dumpster with other businesses. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook prepping food at stove in main kitchen with no hair restraint. Cook immediately put on hair net before resuming work.

13-03-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. This is a repeat violation from 12/12/2022. **Repeat Violation**

33-23-4

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J and M Catering of Southwest Fl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J and M Catering of Southwest Fl on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J and M Catering of Southwest Fl?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J and M Catering of Southwest Fl.

How does J and M Catering of Southwest Fl compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

J and M Catering of Southwest Fl most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has J and M Catering of Southwest Fl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J and M Catering of Southwest Fl have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J and M Catering of Southwest Fl 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 J and M Catering of Southwest Fl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J and M Catering of Southwest Fl is inspected around three times per year on average.

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