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BUFFALO GRILL

1021 ESTERO BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 716-583-4418

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD4651531
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin work no hand wash, changed gloves no hand wash. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with employee.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Basic/35B-14-4/Repeat Violation
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. 8 quarter container of chili in reach in cooler, per operator was prepared at home.
High priority/01A-03-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with cooking oil and single use items. Operator properly stored chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with dirty food containers. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal container of ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator discarded.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Basic/35B-14-4
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4430 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY #4255, North Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Triple Sink (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 4430 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY #4255, North Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in 73 F water on counter.
High priority/10-05-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roast beef opened and sliced, per operator 24 hours prior not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. Provided operator with DBpR Form HR 5030-103
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On sled serve table.
Basic/25-02-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

Recorded at 4430 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY #4255, North Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.