CHERIE VET
4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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 to Operator.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — this licence has since moved.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors throughout kitchen.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — this licence has since moved.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork prepared onsite and held over 24 hours no date mark in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server station.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onion stored on ground in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors throughout kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — this licence has since moved.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — this licence has since moved.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization.
Spray bottle containing pink toxic substance not labeled on shelf by triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in hallway by bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in prep area observed to have a severely rusted and peeling lid on the exterior. Lid is damaged and repaired with black tape.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from grill.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above stove.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — 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. Operator replaced the solution with a full bottle. Re-filled solution and rested at proper ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling a bucket from the handwashing sink next to the dish machine. Bucket was removed.
Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled, located under the handwashing sink next to the dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris and mold-like substance on exterior and interior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekins stored in the sugar and coffee canisters in the server area. Operator removed ramekins.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee fill rinse compartment with sanitizer solution. Educated staff on proper setup. Compartments were drained and cleaned and set up in proper order.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in the prep area observed to have a severely rusted and peeling lid on the exterior and the interior of the lid is damaged and repaired with black tape.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy mold-like build-up on dish racks at the dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bus tub full of whole fish thawing in standing water.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — this licence has since moved.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pump bottles of hand sanitizer and spray bottles of surface sanitizer were stored in contact with cans of juice on a shelf in the server alley.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in the kitchen area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives were stored in a soiled knife holder at the end of the clean drainboard by the dish machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean tray on the meatgrinder had a large soiled speaker sitting directly on it.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food in the walk-in cooler stored directly on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on counter in front of the meat grinder.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — this licence has since moved.
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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. Operator completed form.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Educated operator on securing tanks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway near men's restroom and wait station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bucket of frozen raw beef thawing at standing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at wait station.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3431 BONITA BEACH RD STE 210-211, Bonita Beach — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top table, diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding). Operator placed all items in an ice bath to rapidly chill.
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 to Operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, next to the plastic grid.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind the bar.
Ceiling above the cook line has a heavy dust build-up.
Employee beverage container and cell phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator. Sign posted during visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish and glass racks for the dishwasher are heavily soiled
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