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BUDDHA BACHI EXPRESS

2209 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 614.382.2541

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD4651022
Grade history
JUL 23
JUN 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Apr 24, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Service windows and rear door open during service.
Basic/35B-14-4
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 DBPR HR 5030-104 form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with food container. Operator removed correct storage.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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 Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease accumulation at hood ventilation system.
Basic/36-68-5
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved all raw products into reach-in cooler under cook line. The ambient temperature of reach-in cooler under cook line was 40F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 49F in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5

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.