Ristorante Farfalla

21301 Tamiami Trl Ste 460, Estero, FL 33928

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Ristorante Farfalla stretching back to 2023. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Estero restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels out at hand wash sink ion the cook line. Operator has on order. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in bar cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusting.

14-17-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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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 build up of food debris on fan guard in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen across from 3 compartment sink. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in wired shelving.

14-17-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed and changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

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 cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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 - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at cook line.

31B-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ristorante Farfalla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ristorante Farfalla on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ristorante Farfalla?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ristorante Farfalla.

How does Ristorante Farfalla compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Ristorante Farfalla most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Estero average of 82.

Has Ristorante Farfalla's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ristorante Farfalla have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ristorante Farfalla 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 Ristorante Farfalla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ristorante Farfalla is inspected around three times per year on average.

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