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ALBA BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

23111 FASHION DR UNIT 111/K13, Estero FL 33928

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats73
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607451
Grade history
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in prep sink with no running water, operator turned on cold water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored.observed container of advil stored next to glasses at the bar.
High priority/41-07-4
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice in the walk in freezer stored in garbage bags.
High priority/14-31-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in prep sink with no running water, operator turned on cold water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef above sliced ham. Operator moved beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour bin in contact with the flour.
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.