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CHERIE VET

4529 BAYSHORE RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT4605762
Grade history
DEC 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

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. Provided to Operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server station.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onion stored on ground in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing pink toxic substance not labeled on shelf by triple sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in hallway by bar.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from grill.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above stove.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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)
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled, located under the handwashing sink next to the dishwasher.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris and mold-like substance on exterior and interior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above the cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy mold-like build-up on dish racks at the dishwasher.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bus tub full of whole fish thawing in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/41-10-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
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.
Basic/24-06-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean tray on the meatgrinder had a large soiled speaker sitting directly on it.
Basic/24-07-4
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food in the walk-in cooler stored directly on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on counter in front of the meat grinder.
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Educated operator on securing tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of raw fish stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in hallway near men's restroom and wait station.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
Basic/10-07-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bucket of frozen raw beef thawing at standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at wait station.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, next to the plastic grid.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind the bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling above the cook line has a heavy dust build-up.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container and cell phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator. Sign posted during visit.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish and glass racks for the dishwasher are heavily soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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