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BRU BISTRO

7083 RADIO ROAD, Naples FL 34104 · 239-692.8002

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2103681
Grade history
JUL 23
OCT 23
SEP 24
JUN 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.

Worst finding 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 to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored directly over container of prepared lobster bisque soup in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved all foods to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator was thawing lobster meat under running water in hand sink. Operator moved to triple sink to continue proper thawing
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles containing bleach in public restroom.
Intermediate/41-17-4
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in reach in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink in prep kitchen.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bathroom on right hand side in disrepair.
Basic/32-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling above dish machine.
Basic/36-32-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in public restroom is leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
Stored food not covered. Buckets of french fries stored in reach in freezer no covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair at the back near the standing reach in coolers.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Utensils in poor condition on the two scoopers near the reach in cooler.
Basic/14-12-4
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Basic/33-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe brought chicken overall be in the reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (42F - Cold Holding); milk (43F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding) in the standing reach in cooler back corner of the establishment. Having operator to move items and unit looked at.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening in the reach in cooler opened container of heavy cream not date marked for 07/25/2023.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
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 to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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 to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bathroom facility not clean near the reach in freezer.
Basic/32-07-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler at the front line.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Basic/33-12-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the back area above the reach in chest freezer.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets on the front line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning

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