DOWNTOWN COFFEE AND WINE COMPANY
27546 OLD 41 ROAD, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239.641.7069
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025014662 | Feb 6, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 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. Provided operator employee health reporting agreement.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over syrups at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses near ice machine. Operator removed the bucket to proper storage.
Single-service food container not stored inverted or protected from contamination near front counter. Operator stored inverted.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in back room.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomatoes. Operator moved to proper storage.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified not menu.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in back room.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter out at 64F. Correcting temperature violation by moving it under time temperature control. Operator filled out time as a public health control form and time marked the product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing out blender in handwashing sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified on menu.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on site. Arrived before end of inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee certificates are photocopied. Two employees have no prof of employee training.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice.
Feb 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees were present behind the counter preparing food with no Certified Food Manager on-site.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One current food handler training certificate observed. All the others present were expired. Operator stated 8 employees are currently employed/on the schedule.
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food handler stock raw shell eggs with gloved hands and then handle a plate of cheese and sliced turkey. Inspector stopped employee before further cross-contamination could occur and educated employee to wash hands and don new gloves after handling raw proteins.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator had quaternary sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees were present behind the counter preparing food with no Certified Food Manager on-site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee stated that, after washing hands, they ask someone to hand them paper towels from the customer counter.
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. Four (4) signed Employee Health Reporting Agreement forms were present. Operator stated 8 employees on the schedule for this facility.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator delivered chlorine sanitizer during the visit.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One current food handler training certificate observed. All the others present were expired. Operator stated 8 employees are currently employed/on the schedule.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup with no handle was stored in the powdered sugar in dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Heavy accumulation of red mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the unisex restroom.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sprouts held in the maketable at improper temperature. Product was sitting higher than the load line and had been placed into service less than four hours prior. Employee placed in the bottom compartment of the cooler to chill back down rapidly.. Raw sprouts (65F - Cold Holding)
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. Printed copies of document and all employees signed during the visit.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the sandwich prep station was blocked by a bowl of utensils in the basin. Operator moved items out of the basin.
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.