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C LEVEL WINE BAR AND BISTRO

4450 BONITA BEACH RD STE #1, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239-221-7046

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606521
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Tuna with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
High priority/01B-13-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of house.
Basic/36-34-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Tuna with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under reduced oxygen packaging.
Basic/06-01-5
Apr 1, 2026□ 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust build up.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat carrots in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding); pecorino cheese (47F - Cold Holding); burrata (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding); pecorino cheese (47F - Cold Holding); burrata (48F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/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. Provided forms to operator. Read and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust build up.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box of baked potatoes stored on ground in kitchen. Operator moved to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in the back of the house had dust build-up.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of two-compartment sink had build-up of debris in the corners.
Basic/23-03-4
Utensils in poor condition. Two fryers skimmers had broken wires and a lemon juicer had peeling finish. Chef discarded all worn utensils.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal backpack was stored hanging on a shelf next to clean dishes.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Bar three-compartment sink was set up with wash solution in the middle and sanitizer on the right. No middle rinse compartment set up.
Basic/16-13-5
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use utensil stored in standing water at room temperature. Educated foodhandler on proper storage of in-use utensils. Employee placed utensils in hot water in a pan on the grill, which exceeds 135F
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. Operator discarded beverages.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at wait station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 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. Feta, port derby and blue cheese crumbles per operator between 1 to 2 days per operator no date mark. Operator labeled the cheese.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. This is a repeat violation from 2/7/2023.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
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. Thus is a repeat violation from 2/7/2023
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator replaced scoops so it is not in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. In side dry storage room boxes of single service containers stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. In reach-in freezer at entrance to front line, two containers ice cream uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended

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.