BUFFALO GRILL
1021 ESTERO BLVD, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 716-583-4418
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with cooking oil and single use items. Operator properly stored chemicals.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
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.
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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)
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)
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.
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in 73 F water on counter.
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.
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
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On sled serve table.
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.
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