RODIZIO GRILL
8017 PLAZA DEL LAGO DR 101, Estero FL 33928
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in the walk in cooler, operator moved raw fish to another shelf.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation around the top of the white chest freezer near the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the ice cream freezer at the bar area soiled with black like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from the faucet at the bar on the hand sink.
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of dented olives. Operator segregated for return to vendor.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed home bug spray on top the ice machine. Operator removed spray.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice chute with black like substance.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container in walk in cooler with garbanzo beans cracked. Operator discarded container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets in the bar area soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed collard green label on bacon. Operator changed labels.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed raw unwashed produce jalapeños stored over cooked pasta and sliced ready to eat mozzarella.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink at bar area faucet leaking.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill up a metal pan and place it on the stove.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in the bulk sugar bin. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle in the service area near the espresso machine. Operator discarded bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair protection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in the bar area soiled with white substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn meal and sourdough dough mix not labeled. Operator labeled.
Sep 15, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked beef scraps in the walk in cooler, operator moved raw beef.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in the walk in cooler, operator moved raw fish to another shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cutting board on the cook line, operator moved cell phone.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Operator provided hat for employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the entrance on the left with torn gaskets.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection 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 foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken cleaned and rebagged above commercially packed vegetables. Operator moved chicken to lower location.
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.
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.