THE INDUSTRY STANDARD BONITA
28280 OLD 41 RD UNIT 1, Bonita Springs FL 34135
Last inspected Jan 24, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
JAN 24
MAR 24
JAN 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 handling pita bread for a charcuterie board with his bare hands.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
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 four food handlers, one dishwasher, two bartenders and a Chef working. Facility has one Certified Protection Manager, who was not present at the time of the visit.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has done extensive remodeling and moving of food preparation equipment. A handwashing sink has been removed from the dishwasher room.
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 forms to Operator, who signed during the visit. Explained all employees must have signed forms.
Jan 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler stored foods at improper temperatures. Observed heavy ice build-up on and around the fan unit. Operator called for emergency service and had employees begin icing all Time and Temperature Controlled for Safety foods.
Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
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 four food handlers, one dishwasher, two bartenders and a Chef working. Facility has one Certified Protection Manager, who was not present at the time of the visit.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has done extensive remodeling and moving of food preparation equipment. A handwashing sink has been removed from the dishwasher room.
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 forms to Operator, who signed during the visit. Explained all employees must have signed forms.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate1 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. Bar dishwasher not sanitizing. Replaced supply bottle, primed, re ran to proper ppm. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler stored foods at improper temperatures. Observed heavy ice build-up on and around the fan unit. Operator called for emergency service and had employees begin icing all Time and Temperature Controlled for Safety foods.
Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
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 four food handlers, one dishwasher, two bartenders and a Chef working. Facility has one Certified Protection Manager, who was not present at the time of the visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the sauté area. Operator stocked towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has done extensive remodeling and moving of food preparation equipment. A handwashing sink has been removed from the dishwasher room.
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 forms to Operator, who signed during the visit. Explained all employees must have signed forms.
Spray bottle containing pink toxic substance not labeled at the central handwashing sink. Operator labeled bottle during the visit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag and keys were on a prep table adjacent to bread in the grill area. Employee removed items. Personal open drink was on a shelf with food items in the pizza area. Operator removed drink.
May 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at the pizza station blocked by a small table. Operator moved the table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in the dish area was used as a dump sink, as evidenced by ice in the basin.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink has been removed at the cook line.
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink on cook line removed.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 handling pita bread for a charcuterie board with his bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut romaine lettuce on prep table (82F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler; Food was moved to beer cooler for rapid chilling.
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 to Operator during the visit
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in the dish area was blocked by a trash can
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink on cook line removed.
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled hanging on a shelf next to the kitchen. Another bottle marked as quat sanitizer contained a blue chemical (not Quat sanitizer). Chef directed employee to label bottles properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter was stored in standing water at room temperature (84F)
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator during the visit.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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