ARTICHOKE CATERING
11920 SARADRIENNE LANE, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239-263-6979
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Twelve (12) small flying insects observed at the bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024031466 | Apr 23, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $300 |
| 7--2022005240 | Jan 4, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2019002470 | Dec 21, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat broken in woman's restroom.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout back of house.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of shrimp and beef patties on ground.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in service area were stored unprotected.
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); beef tenderloin (50F - Cold Holding); new york strip (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); mortadella (50F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (51F - Cold Holding); snapper (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); munster cheese (50F - Cold Holding); gorgonzola (50F - Cold Holding); Guada cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (50F); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); marscapone (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); bolognese (51F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); beef tenderloin (50F - Cold Holding); new york strip (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); mortadella (50F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (51F - Cold Holding); snapper (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); munster cheese (50F - Cold Holding); gorgonzola (50F - Cold Holding); Guada cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (50F); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); marscapone (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); bolognese (51F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink has bar supplies in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat broken in woman's restroom.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout back of house.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of shrimp and beef patties on ground.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in service area were stored unprotected.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of pomodori a pera and 2 cans of artichoke quarters with severely dented rims.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de gallo and sliced cheese not date marked in reach in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in back mop area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile torn and vents soiled in back mop area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on waste receptacle in women's restroom.
Food stored on floor. Corn starch bag on floor in back kitchen. Onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bread crumb bin with handle in contact with product. Operator removed for proper sanitizing.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in service area were stored unprotected.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid and Hot Shot household pesticides observed. Chef discarded.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Chef changed blade during the visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust vent grids observed in the mop sink area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Chef flipped single service items to proper inverted storage to avoid environmental contamination.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Five-gallon bucket of chicken broth was stored in a Home Depot (non-food grade) bucket in the walk-in cooler
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Twelve (12) small flying insects observed at the bar area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner and adhesive caulk were stored on open wire shelving with sheet pans and cloth thermal catering bags. Oven cleaner was stored above a bus tub of spoons. Operator moved cleaner.. Spray cleaners were stored on the speed rack with bottled liquor at the bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade had build-up. Operator took to the dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seaweed salad and chicken wings not dated in the walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, stored above a prep table. Operator discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the mop room. One vent missing and two vents heavily soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large ice buckets not stored inverted to allow to dry.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack on the old cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal thermal cup and bottled water were stored on a shelf with spices and above a prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with dough with no hair restraint. Chef directed employee to don a hat.
Equipment in poor repair. Inside of the door to the large ice machine repaired with duct tape. Fan closest to the door in the walk-in cooler was leaking condensation.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop stored in bread crumb bin with handle in contact with the product.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in the back storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Stored food not covered. Five-gallon bucket of chicken broth was uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Salt and pepper on the old cook line was stored uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler were heavily soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface from the hand washing sink next to the reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: large can opener and large mixer guard, upper part of attachment head
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at the two-compartment sink and in the dish area.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. One severely rusted shelving unit in the walk-in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas burnt and split. Items were discarded.
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification for Richard Lebeau expired 01/23/24
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented/rust 12 oz can of cherries. Operator discarded can.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane fuel containers stored near spices at cook line. Operator removed containers.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed American cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked cheese.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification for Richard Lebeau expired 01/23/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line closest to ice machine. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine. Educated operator on proper storage of ice buckets.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out license.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bin of frozen ribs stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Lights in dry storage food equipment room missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Educated operator on protecting lightbulbs.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable shelving
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Operator emptied the basin and refilled and added additional tablets. Solution then measured 200ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) (Quaternary 200ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice buckets were on the floor in front of the handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks (2)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fresh garlic and oil mixture undated in the tall cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-service container with no handle observed stored in the brown rice..
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef secured tanks during the visit.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator is utilizing manual warewashing procedures and had a new machine ordered.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved the drink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee was cutting radishes while wearing a wristwatch.
Grease and debris on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.. Operator had employee sweep out enclosure during the visit.
Ice buckets were stored on the floor and uninverted. Operator moved the buckets. Cambro containers were wet-nested above the three-compartment sink. Coffee filters were stored unprotected on top of the soda machine. Operator placed into a covered container.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing covers on cook line, mop sink area, wares storage area. Repeat from 8/18/22 and 3/16/22.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster for the large mounted can opener observed to have heavy build-up. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler had heavy build-up Holster for the soda gun had heavy build-up. Operator cleaned during the visit.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in the back of the delivery truck. Repeat from 8/18/2 and 3/16/23
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.