Bonita Springs, Lee County

ZEST AT VALENCIA BONITA

16621 VALENCIA BONITA BLVD, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Apr 24, 2024
City
Bonita Springs
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 22828352

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After three cycles, dishwasher machine final rinse cycle only reached a maximum of 126F. Dishwasher (Temperature 126F). Rinse gauge indicated final rinse cycle was 60F and wash gauge indicated 125-130F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Dishwasher has several signs "do not use" machine is undergoing extensive repair. Operator is using triple sink for washing and sanitizing. Quaternary 200ppm triple sink. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22828351

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 22814951

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After three cycles, dishwasher machine final rinse cycle only reached a maximum of 126F. Dishwasher (Temperature 126F). Rinse gauge indicated final rinse cycle was 60F and wash gauge indicated 125-130F. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22814954

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sausage in the walk-in cooler was dated 4-10-24. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22814955

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A stack of pots on inverted milk crates was in front of the basin. Operator moved items away from the sink. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22814952

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22814953

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, located in the dish area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 21899639

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna and ceviche on menu per operator not served fully cooked, not marked as raw. Operator updated menu with an asterisk connected to consumer advisory marking foods as being served raw. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 21899637

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-03-4

Detail 21899640

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar corner. Operator placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21899638

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to walk-in cooler.

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21272328

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

14-09-4

Detail 21272327

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

21-38-4

Detail 21272326

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 21026476

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink faucet no vacuum breakers.

31B-03-4

Detail 21026474

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in far corner of outside bar. Operator place soap at handwas sink. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21026475

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dry storage area both vents soiled with an accumulation of dust. In walk-in cooler, fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust. This is a repeat violation from 8/27/2021. Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 20468305

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to food in center island storage in bar area. Operator segregated the chemicals. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20468314

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tag not labeled with last date served. Operator properly datemarked tag. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20468312

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink dispensing gun at bar area nozzle soiled. Operator cleaned the drink dispensing gun. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20468308

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of peroxide spray unlabeled in indoors bar area. Operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20468306

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dry storage area soiled with accumulation of dust.

12B-07-4

Detail 20468313

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on food prep surface next to vacuum sealer. Operator moved the drink to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20468307

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator moved ice scoop into plastic container after washing. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20468310

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 sets of tongs stored on oven door on cook line. Operator moved tongs to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20468309

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at either bar area handwash sink. Operator placed handwash signs at both sinks. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20468311

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small to go bowls not inverted in storage area by kitchen entrance. Operator inverted the bowls. Corrected On-Site