BANH MI AND TEA INC
9321 6 MILE CYPRESS PKWY STE 160, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239-399-2593
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork pate in reach-in cooler at 57F, operator was uncertain how long it had been out of temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of pork pate.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed prepared stock in walk in freezer bearing no date marking.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid kit and petroleum jelly stored above clean utensils and dry goods. The operator relocated the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (54F - Cold Holding) at front counter, operator states out less than 2 hours and placed in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 stored on box of tea bags across from 3 compartment sink. The operator relocated the item.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic dish and utensil rinser in handwash sink at front counter. The operator removed the items.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed prepared stock in walk in freezer bearing no date marking.
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. Observed no food handler training for Thi Vu and Thuy Le.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottled water and another drink on shelf above prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on bag of sugar in dry storage. Observed employee cell phone stored above make table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle, the operator relocated item.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed a large pot in use that physically cannot fit in 3 compartment sink.
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container of sauce.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell egg ambient temperature (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states eggs have been in reach in cooler for less than 4 hours and relocated the items to the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (49F - Cold Holding), cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), cooked meatballs (47F - Cold Holding), bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers near 3 compartment sink. The operator states these have been in reach in cooler for less than 4 hours and relocated the items to the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Emailed copy of employee reporting form to the operator.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed a large pot in use that physically cannot fit in 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic spoon in MSG with handle not above product.
Male and female bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to the operator to hang.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator cooked chicken prepared the day before inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Scoop handle in contact with salt. Operator removed and stored the scoop properly.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over case of cucumbers, lettuce and bean sprouts.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves where bread is stored, and on dry storage shelves between walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table, and inside reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots and bag of onions stored on floor by walk in cooler door.
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 handles touching food in bulk sugar and salt bins.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer unit under microwave.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and beef over unwashed produce in Walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs reach-in cooler 58F, operater stated they had been in cooler since the day before. Operator voluntarily disposed of shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork pate in reach-in cooler at 57F, operator was uncertain how long it had been out of temperature. Operator voluntarily disposed of pork pate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared marinated chicken, and cooked pork in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter by register.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep counters and shelf above food prep areas.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at front of the house food prep areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed crates of onions on floor in kitchen and pot of broth on floor in Walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at front counter in 68F standing water. Observed operator remove utensil from use.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front counter area.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag in direct contact with raw beef in reach in freezer by hand wash sink.
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 touching salt. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket as soiled on reach in freezer unit.
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