Next Stop Brunch
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Next Stop Brunch has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Estero restaurant scores 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in rear prep area with exposed rafters, and pipes, non smooth ceiling tiles hard to clean. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mixing stir spoon next to the coffee maker stored in standing water of 100F. operator changed the water and cleaned the spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed pipes and rafters exposed in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Observed pipes and rafters exposed in rear prep area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced ham, sliced turkey, sliced tomatoes and potato patties cold holding at 57F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham, sliced turkey, sliced tomatoes and potato patties cold holding at 57F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black substance in the shared ice machine near the 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed pipes and rafters exposed in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer..Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 89 F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing in the walk in freezer.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on the cook line.
05-09-4
52
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed lid on pickle bucket in walk in cooler soiled with black liquid substance.
08B-27-4
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. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their reporting responsibility. Printed and had employees sign form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed pipes and rafters exposed in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license current but not posted in restaurant.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of ice machine next to 3 compartment sink.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mixing spoons on front counter next to coffee machine stored in standing water of 97F.
10-07-4
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed exposed pipes, and rafters in rear prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Observed exposed pipes, and rafters in rear prep area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed loaves of prep in plastic bread tray not stored at least 6" off of the ground in the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Observed loaves of prep in plastic bread tray not stored at least 6" off of the ground in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
90
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands when changing gloves.
12A-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of Food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed hash brown cases and croissants on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
70
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unfinished ceiling in back kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
95
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on slicer between blade and blade guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed unfinished ceiling in back storage and prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out in serving area on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door and buildup of food debris on door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
78
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table: chorizo (128F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating item in steam well. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 500ppm.
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken tenders and raw chorizo stored over bread items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in roll top reach in cooler: sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); white milk (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); ambient air (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to other coolers or placed items on ice. Operator stated that they called for cooler to be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with coffee ice cubes.
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters as open and unprotected on dry storage shelves.
25-06-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Next Stop Brunch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Next Stop Brunch on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Next Stop Brunch?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Next Stop Brunch.
How does Next Stop Brunch compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Next Stop Brunch most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.
Has Next Stop Brunch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Next Stop Brunch have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Next Stop Brunch 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 Next Stop Brunch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Next Stop Brunch is inspected around four times per year on average.
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