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RISTORANTE ENRICO

26831 S TAMIAMI TRL #49, Bonita Springs FL 34134 · 239.949.2204

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604564
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted peppers 48F cold hold, sauteed spinach 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2021048384Sep 17, 2021Nov 12, 2021$400
7--2019036854May 31, 2019Jan 16, 2020$600
7--2018048415Aug 8, 2018Oct 31, 2018$120

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in hallway near restroom.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Tanks not secured. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Buckets of tomato sauce stored on floor near walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Carrots stored on ground in walk in cooler. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mozzerella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (56F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); lobster ravoli (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mozzerella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (56F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); lobster ravoli (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in hallway near restroom.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Buckets of tomato sauce stored on floor near walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in breadcrumbs. Operator removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth towels in use covering cut lettuce in the walk-in cooler. Explained food-contact product requirements to Operator.
High priority/14-86-1
Feb 4, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in the walk-in cooler was stored on a sheet pan sitting on top of a box of mozzarella. Operator moved to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on the cook line was blocked by a trash can. Operator moved it away from the sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Sanitizer line was primed and re-ran machine which then tested at 50 ppm.. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of Gorilla Glue was stored on a shelf with coffee and spices and directly above an open fliptop make table on the cook line.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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 on duty certification expired with two cooks, manager, server, dishwasher and food handler working.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Cook was wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food: wristwatch and bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee cooking with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored uninverted. Employee inverted items.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of raw veal and raw salmon were stored above soup and tomato sauce in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler working with cooked pasta observed with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Taught operator on priming sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of raw frozen veal stored over tray of eggplant. Operator switched raw veal to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted peppers 48F cold hold, sauteed spinach 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food in back dry storage. Operator removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by table and trash container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense croutons and cheese. Operator removed cups.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with lettuce in walk in cooler.
Basic/21-05-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on top of tomato sauce in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink at cook line.
Basic/29-11-4

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.