BANH MI & TEA ESTERO
10801 CORKSCREW RD STE 323, Estero FL 33928 · 239-202-8078
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed copy of Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef portioned in plastic container store above cooked chicken wrapped with Saran Wrap in the walk in freezer. Operator moved raw beef.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
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 raw beef cut and portioned in the walk in freezer not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the interior of the ice bin.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle container in the popcorn chicken in the reach in cooler. Operator removed container.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash receptacle in unisex bathroom with no lid.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food in the kitchen with no hair restraint.
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 contact with brown sugar in bulk in use container. Operator moved scoop.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored about un peeled onions in the walk in cooler.
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 bulk soups and stocks held in the walk in freezer not date marked when held over 24 hours.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the prep table next to where an employee was slicing meat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler next to the cook line with a build up of food debris.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef in a pan stored above unwashed oranges. Operator moved beef to another lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup prepared over 24 hours ago per the operator.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed operator informed customer they did not have a public restroom. Per initial licensing approval:2) Establishment must allow customers to utilize the bathroom upon request, even if inaccessible. The establishment must have a policy that customers will be escorted to and from the bathroom as necessary to ensure that no cross contamination occurs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at front counter handwashing sink. Emailed operator handwashing handout.
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed copy of Clean up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR FORM 5030-104
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 no CFM Present, 4 employees working at time of inspection.
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. Observed no proof of training for any employees.
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.observed no proof of employee reporting health agreements. Emailed and gave operator copy of Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed twist top bottle of water on prep table on cook line next to the left most make table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table next to left most make table on the cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with food without hair protection, employee tied hair up.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizing solution used when washing dishes in the 3 compartment sink, educated operator on proper sanitizing steps and asked them to re wash the dishes improperly sanitized.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of food in the walk in freezer not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.observed no choking poster posted in the restaurant emailed and printed operator a copy of Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink with no water running, operator turned water on for proper thawing.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on front line next to beverage mixers not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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