Fort Myers, Lee County

BENNETT'S FRESH ROAST

2011 BAYSIDE PWKY, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Jun 9, 2022

City

Fort Myers

County

Lee

Status

Closed

Inspections

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.

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21131213

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat chocolate chips. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21131211

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 hand wash sinks.

29-49-6

Detail 21131212

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler where gallons of milk and juice are stored. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 21131210

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed flooring as heavily worn in some spots. Repeat Violation

Mar 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 20974382

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 79F after running sink for 5 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Observed water at 80F. Operator states that the water heater is going to be repaired later in the day. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20974383

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler where milk jugs are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20974381

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed worn spots in floor in prep area and around main coffee line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Observed floor as worn. Time Extended

Mar 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-04-4

Detail 20972521

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 14 rodent droppings in total. Observed 1 rodent dropping on shelf in mop room, and 1 on top of water heater, 1 on top of can of evaporated milk on storage shelves, 2 on top of bulk unlabeled containers with red lids next to two door stainless steel reach in cooler, 3 in cabinet under register and 6 in cabinet near coffee grinder. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20972518

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near dish machine. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20972524

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 79F after running sink for 5 minutes. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20972525

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of bulk containers with red lids as soiled. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20972522

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of Single service cups stored on floor in mop sink room. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20972519

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler where milk jugs are stored. Repeat Violation Warning

33-31-5

Detail 20972523

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple wooden pallets in back of restaurant. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20972517

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 unlabeled containers next to 2 door stainless steel reach in cooler. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20972520

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed worn spots in floor in prep area and around main coffee line. Warning

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

31B-03-4

Detail 20926357

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near dish machine.

22-20-5

Detail 20926355

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 20926360

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold like substance on door to reach in freezer in prep area.

36-34-5

Detail 20926359

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents near coffee grinder.

36-03-4

Detail 20926356

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged cove molding under 3 compartment sink.

36-73-4

Detail 20926361

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under wire shelves in ware washing room.

23-03-4

Detail 20926354

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area and milk cooler near espresso machine.

25-05-4

Detail 20926362

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups on floor next to dishwasher.

29-49-6

Detail 20926358

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler near espresso machine. Repeat Violation

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20780246

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2021. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 20780247

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up in interior of oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Observed build up in interior of oven. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20780249

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler where whipped cream cans, milk and juice are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler where milk and juice is stored. Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20780248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor on cook line and coffee area as worn and torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Observed floor as worn and torn in some places. Time Extended

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20776938

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2021. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20776936

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent dropping on bus tub and 2 in toolbox in dishwashing area. Observed at least 25 additional droppings in cabinet under express machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-45-4

Detail 20776933

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line dry storage shelves near hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20776937

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up in interior of oven. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20776935

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler where whipped cream cans, milk and juice are stored. Repeat Violation Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20776934

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor on cook line and coffee area as worn and torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-16-4

Detail 20638625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler on coffee line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed interior of reach in cooler as soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20638626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed tear in flooring near register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Time Extended

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-04-4

Detail 20626691

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 17 rodent droppings under prep table in prep room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed at least 8 rodent droppings underneath reach in freezer in prep area. Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 20626690

36-10-4

Detail 20626689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed tear in flooring near register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Time Extended

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-09-4

Detail 20626184

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed at least 20 small crawling insects on wall, prep table and microwave in prep area of kitchen. Observed at least 10 small crawling insects on exterior and under lid of icing containers, with at least 1 small crawling insect inside container crawling on food item. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20626186

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 17 rodent droppings under prep table in prep room. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20626182

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 small crawling insect in bulk container of icing. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20626181

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20626185

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven as soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20626183

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler on coffee line. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20626180

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottle on of reach in cooler. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20626187

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed tear in flooring near register. Warning