OTHER SIDE BISTRO
24630 S TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT B, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239-992-7433
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Artichoke stuffing dated 8-26-25 in walk in cooler exceeds 7 day mark.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016026678 | May 20, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | $100 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of restaurant.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on counter in server side station next to butter. Operator removed employee purses to proper storage.
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (50F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sun dried tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Ham (49F - Cold Holding); pastarami (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (50F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sun dried tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Ham (49F - Cold Holding); pastarami (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler per operator.
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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
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 form for operator. Employees read and signed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near hostess stand. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of restaurant.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on counter in server side station next to butter. Operator removed employee purses to proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Tongs removed to proper storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine in side station. Operator covered filters.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced empty sanitizer container to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon over quiche. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Artichoke stuffing dated 8-26-25 in walk in cooler exceeds 7 day mark.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Artichoke stuffing dated 8-26-25 in walk in cooler exceeds 7 day mark.
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. Employees that are expired are Vita, Jennifer, and Maria.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on food prep counter in server side station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen area.
Dec 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/. One utility/dishwasher, 2 cooks and 3 servers handling food with no Certified Food Manager present.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dish of pineapple and fork as well as an open drink observed on the maketable on the grill end of the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two fish filets observed thawing in standing water by the three-compartment sink.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added an additional tablet to the solution and it measured proper ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
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/ Observed 2 servers and 2 cooks in the kitchen with no Certified Food Manager present.
In-use tongs stored on range door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks in use at the dishwashing machine observed to have heavy build-up and should be cleaned so as not to contaminate clean dish wares.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line not cold holding. The chef had all items in reach-in cooler on ice.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over cooked meatloaf. Operator placed container of shrimp on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.