BISCOTTIS
15751 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE 1, Fort Myers FL 33908
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter 72F more than 4 hours on counter. Operator discarded butter.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter 72F more than 4 hours on counter. Operator discarded butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved dairy from wine cooler to working beverage reach in cooler. Observed butter 72F more than 4 hours on counter. Stop Sale. Operator discarded butter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted advisory.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles shows damaged/missing above three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage.
Floor area in corner underneath shelving inside walk in cooler covered with standing water.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature for utensils 81F at coffee machine. Educated operator on maintaining water at 135F or above.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared in Plaza.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 80F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control for butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked potatoes 120F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed potatoes on grill to reheat. Rechecked temperature at 168F..
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Educated employee. Employee washed hands at hand wash sink.
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 soups and meats not date marked in walk in freezer. Operator date marked foods.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle of clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/sugar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
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 wash in 2nd compartment of three compartment sink. Operator reset up three compartment sink.
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatulas.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water.
Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink installed kitchen used by food employees.
Observed light not working in walk in cooler and restrooms. Operator switched breaker.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled container.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 sliced turkey not date marked in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled scoops stored inside front service hand wash sink.
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 frozen precooked sausage and frozen precooked foods not date marked in walk in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and cooked foods not date marked in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor at kitchen entrance. Operator placed bottled water off of floor.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in walk in cooler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped onion. Operator removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Beverage reach in cooler.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 sliced turkey and ham not date marked. Operator date marked foods.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store soiled cup and wiping cloths. Operator removed cup.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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 sliced turkey and ham not date marked in walk in freezer. Operator date marked foods.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken, sliced tomatoes and cheeses in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated operator on hhanging mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 forms before leaving.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked turkey and precooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator date marked foods.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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