BERNWOOD GRILLE & CATERING CO
25221 BERNWOOD DR, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 2397775137
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
MAY 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023006219 | Jan 17, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in prep kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler across from stove in kitchen.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork broth in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle in bread crumbs. Operator removed and placed a scoop inside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one #10 can of black beans, two #10 cans of garbanzo beans, three # 10 cans of pasta sauce, three #10 cans of ground tomatoes severely dented in dry storage area.
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 manual sanitization.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork broth in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Richard and Werner expired 1/6/2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin across from stove.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage room and dish area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container with no handle in bread crumbs. Operator removed and placed a scoop inside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed procedures with Operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan guards in both walk-in coolers need to be cleaned.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in all food preparation areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen.
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of glass cleaner stored on prep table next to red cabbage being sliced on the slicer. Tub of food equipment and manual dicer were stored with chemicals on the lower shelf of the prep table next to the compartment sink. Operator moved items away from chemicals and chemicals away from food.
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. Operator had stack of signed forms for former employees. Current, present employees had no signed Agreements. Employees began signing Agreements during the visits.
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. Operator states he currently Has two employees hired more than 60 days ago that have no approved training.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in all food preparation areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on the ceiling in dry storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the dishwasher area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical glass cleaner on prep table. The operator removed the bottle of glass cleaner from prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink beside prep sink shut off.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on cutting board. The operator removed cell phone from cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn beside prep table.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch underneath hand wash sink near cook line.
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 opened ham, turkey, deli meats not date marked.
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. Operator completed form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Observed hot shut off at employee handwash sink nearest cook line.
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 precooked frozen items not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like debris on fan guards in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cut watermelon in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
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.