BUON APPETITO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR

Name: BUON APPETITO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
Address: 2384 SURFSIDE BLVD A-113, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33991, US
Rating: 25.8

2384 SURFSIDE BLVD A-113, CAPE CORAL, FL 33991

License #4606159

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

25.8 Grade F / 100

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September 24, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

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BUON APPETITO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR in CAPE CORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 25.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 74 total violations — 11 critical, 26 major, 37 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calimara over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from deep fried. The chef moved the raw calimara on bottom shelf under the chicken wings.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in office.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, egg plants and breaded chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. All items were prepared on 9/23/26 per manager.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands working in food preparation area. Educated operator on properly washing hands prior to working in food preparation area.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of electronics duster cleaner above reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator removed bottle of electronics duster cleaner from above reach-in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container in hand washing sink near deep frier. The operator removed container from hand washing sink and blacked by trash can in bar
[53A-05-6] 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/
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled chicken and lasagna in walk-in cooler not date marked.