BRUNOS CATERING
2909 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239.491.3330
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · 6 visits since June 2024
JUN 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024036075 | Jun 21, 2024 | Apr 16, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food contaminated by employees/consumers. Observed ice for drinks used to store drink bottles, contaminated by customer self service. Operator is not to serve ice for consumption.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Food contaminated by employees/consumers. Observed ice for drinks used to store drink bottles, contaminated by customer self service. Operator is not to serve ice for consumption.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice, passenger side storage compartment, cut melon (53F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour 45 min per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and explained use.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water 110F. Operator replaced water, 177F.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 105F.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop dry at kitchen exit door.
Jul 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for unit, temperature 79F.
Jun 24, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for unit, temperature 79F.
Jun 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Per operator, all food on truck is prepared at owner's house. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked ground beef, cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked eggs, empanadas, quesadillas, cooked pasta, cooked vegetables.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator states wastewater is disposed of at owners house.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Operator states water is obtained from owners house.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food prepared in a private home. Per operator, all food on truck is prepared at owner's house. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked ground beef, cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked eggs, empanadas, quesadillas, cooked pasta, cooked vegetables.
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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Liquid waste from handwash sink drains onto ground. Operator set up 5 gallon bucket with second backup with lid to catch and hold waste.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for unit, temperature 79F.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On back of truck, utensils in standing water, max temperature 107F after refilling.
Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. No liquid waste tank for unit, liquid waste drains onto ground.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. No sani zing solution on site, wet wiping cloth stored on counter.
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.