TERRA NOSTRA RISTORANTE INC
15880 SAN CARLOS BLVD #110, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239.590.8147
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board stored inside front front of handwash sink. Operator removed cutting board.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked meatballs not date marked.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance above mop sink.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area near clean equipment at bar. Operator placed strips on bottom.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over container of cheese in walk in cooler. Operator switched containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese 50F cold hold, Gorgonzola cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours in salad prep reach in cooler. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed employee beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving near food items in dry storage.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed leaf blower stored on canned food in dry storage.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line used to fill container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on displaying current license.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed strip.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon 45F cold hold, raw shrimp 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice and filled in in empty spaces in drawer reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges store in hand wash sink in beverage wait station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on counter near ice bin. Operator removed cellphone.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris underneath microwave oven. Operator cleaned shelving.
Sep 3, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw frozen fish stored over French fries. Operator placed raw fish on bottom.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen beef not date marked. Operator date marked food.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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 touching ready to eat lemons while slicing lemons. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee put on gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with cooked pasta.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu.
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. Operator completed form.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging with cured deli meats and cooked pasta.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on importance of cleaning ice machine daily.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. Educated operator on importance of food employees wear hair restraints when preparing and cooking food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in back dry storage room. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen. Educated operator on having bottled water stored off of floor.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing address.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Educated operator on importance of having hand sign.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at wait station.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw salmon 50F cold hold, raw shrimp 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator filled in empty spaces, turned down reach in cooler, and put bags of ice on top of time/temperature control for safety foods.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottles.
Accumulation of pink/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned before leaving inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in women's restroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in dry storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed vacuum break at mop sink in disrepair. Educated operator on fixing vacuum breaker.
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