DIVIETO RISTORANTE ESTERO
23161 VILLAGE SHOPS WAY, STE 101, Estero FL 33928 · 239 390 2977
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the interior of the ice chute in the kitchen on the back line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid on the floor bin on the back line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil on the cook line store in non running water of 102F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on the metal strip between the cooler doors at the bar.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating procedure. Observed employee touch fruit and herb garnish to place in bar mixed drink. Educated employee regarding proper hand contact with ready to eat food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold holding violations of the following cooked octopus 4.5# (55F - Cold Holding); pork ossobuco 7.5# (55F-Cold Holding,; raw chicken breast 25# (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta 20# (57F - Cold Holding); lasagna 20# (57F - Cold Holding); diced grape tomatoes 2# (67F - Cold Holding); cooked green peas 2# (67F - Cold Holding); bolognese meat sauce 1 quart (59F - Cold Holding); chopped clams 1 quart (70F - Cold Holding); cooked gnocchi 15# (66F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked octopus 4.5# (55F - Cold Holding); pork ossobuco 7.5# (55F-Cold Holding,; raw chicken breast 25# (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta 20# (57F - Cold Holding); lasagna 20# (57F - Cold Holding); diced grape tomatoes 2# (67F - Cold Holding); cooked green peas 2# (67F - Cold Holding); bolognese meat sauce 1 quart (59F - Cold Holding); chopped clams 1 quart (70F - Cold Holding); cooked gnocchi 15# (66F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed sea bass in commercially packaging that clearly states remove from package prior to thawing, still in commercial packaging.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on the cook line near the potato hot well.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on the cook line next to a cutting board on the fryer side.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar hand washing sink. Emailed operator hand washing form.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in the interior bin of the ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle on the cook line. Operator moved tongs.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw octopus stored above ready to eat cooked broccoli in the walk in cooler. Operator moved raw octopus.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle in the bar area behind the bar. Operator removed spray bottle.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed sea bass in package labeled remove from package before thawing, thawing, operator removed fish from package.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue on the can opener blade. Operator cleaned can opener.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna labeled remove from packaging before thawing still in factory package. operator explained to staff about the process
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink in styrofoam container with a straw on prep table by the fryer station operator removed beverage container.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, operator replaced with clean bucket and placed on the shelf.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher not changing gloves and washing hands when going from dirty to clean dish ware.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown like substance on the ice chute on the interior of the ice bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in packaging that is labeled remove from packaging before thawing on the cook line and thawed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed drink mixing cup in ready to serve ice on bon at bar area. Operator removed cup.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored above unwrapped Parmesan cheese chunks. Operator moved eggs.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to pasta station. Operator replaced soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slimy material inside ice machine bin.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cooked flat bread sitting on top of terry towel, operator discarded bottom piece of bread and put the bread in a food grade container.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw veal above sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved veal.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no test strips for high temp dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in labeled bottle of blue liquid store at bar next to hand-wash sink. Operated removed bottle to label and labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish labeled remove from package before thawing still in packaging on cook line. Operator slit packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of corn meal and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled containers.
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.