BOCA GRANDE, Lee County

SISTERS ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT

480 E RAILROAD AVE, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Feb 24, 2026
City
BOCA GRANDE
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24393454

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 24393452

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap. Operator repaired the dispenser to allow soap to dispense. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 24393451

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup in the interior of dish machine. Operator cleaned the interior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24393453

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution into a clean container and place on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24141398

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee that handwash sink is strictly for handwashing.

24-08-4

Detail 24141399

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24141401

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between the pizza station and make table. Operator removed the knife. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24141400

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label in flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23703768

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scratch pads at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23703766

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with no airflow. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23703767

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-28-4

Detail 23486815

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled apron at kitchen and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23486816

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 vacuum package fish thawed at Make Table. Operator removed from vacuum package. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 23486813

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour container exposed to splash at handwash sink due to open lid of the flour container. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23486817

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food container on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23486814

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator placed the utensils above on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-23-4

Detail 22781888

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 22781891

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the door handles at multiple equipment. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22781889

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee.

08B-47-4

Detail 22781890

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food item on the floor in a tray not 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the food item off the floor at shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22495765

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over flour dough at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw shell eggs to a safe locations on the bottom shelf at Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22495763

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed flour container blocking kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the flour container from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22495764

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22495766

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at make table cutting board. Operator removed the cell phone to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 21903421

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over creamer at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21903422

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21903423

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.

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 21552834

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.

41-17-4

Detail 21552832

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage hallway.

51-11-4

Detail 21552835

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 21552831

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cooks prep table in pizza station. Operator removed drink Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21552833

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of meatballs on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved food to proper storage Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21053748

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over dressing at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21053746

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at make table cutting board.

14-09-4

Detail 21053747

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Make Table.

24-08-4

Detail 21053749

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups next to soda fountain machine at bar. Educated the employee. Operator removed the cups from stacking to allow to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 20755700

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen stored on shelf above food by microwave. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 20755698

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves after handling raw chicken.

12A-13-4

Detail 20755701

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 handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands.

02C-02-5

Detail 20755702

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, ham and cooked eggplant not date marked in walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 20755699

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over cooks and dishwasher area heavily soiled.

06-09-1

Detail 20755697

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 reduced oxygen package fish thawed and remaining in packing.