Estero, Lee County

DIVIETO RISTORANTE ESTERO

23161 VILLAGE SHOPS WAY, STE 101, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 9, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 24426446

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the interior of the ice chute in the kitchen on the back line.

14-38-4

Detail 24426448

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid on the floor bin on the back line.

10-07-4

Detail 24426445

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil on the cook line store in non running water of 102F.

23-03-4

Detail 24426447

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on the metal strip between the cooler doors at the bar.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 24039772

High Priority - 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 touch fruit and herb garnish to place in bar mixed drink. Educated employee regarding proper hand contact with ready to eat food Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24039775

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cold holding violations of the following cooked octopus 4.5# (55F - Cold Holding); pork ossobuco 7.5# (55F-Cold Holding,; raw chicken breast 25# (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta 20# (57F - Cold Holding); lasagna 20# (57F - Cold Holding); diced grape tomatoes 2# (67F - Cold Holding); cooked green peas 2# (67F - Cold Holding); bolognese meat sauce 1 quart (59F - Cold Holding); chopped clams 1 quart (70F - Cold Holding); cooked gnocchi 15# (66F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24039770

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked octopus 4.5# (55F - Cold Holding); pork ossobuco 7.5# (55F-Cold Holding,; raw chicken breast 25# (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta 20# (57F - Cold Holding); lasagna 20# (57F - Cold Holding); diced grape tomatoes 2# (67F - Cold Holding); cooked green peas 2# (67F - Cold Holding); bolognese meat sauce 1 quart (59F - Cold Holding); chopped clams 1 quart (70F - Cold Holding); cooked gnocchi 15# (66F - Cold Holding) Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24039773

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed sea bass in commercially packaging that clearly states remove from package prior to thawing, still in commercial packaging. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24039771

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on the cook line near the potato hot well. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24039769

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on the cook line next to a cutting board on the fryer side. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24039774

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar hand washing sink. Emailed operator hand washing form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Apr 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23719593

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.

22-20-5

Detail 23719592

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in the interior bin of the ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 23719591

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle on the cook line. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23582325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw octopus stored above ready to eat cooked broccoli in the walk in cooler. Operator moved raw octopus. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23582324

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed un labeled spray bottle in the bar area behind the bar. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23582323

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed sea bass in package labeled remove from package before thawing, thawing, operator removed fish from package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23317576

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue on the can opener blade. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23317578

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna labeled remove from packaging before thawing still in factory package. operator explained to staff about the process Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23317577

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink in styrofoam container with a straw on prep table by the fryer station operator removed beverage container. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23317579

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, operator replaced with clean bucket and placed on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-13-4

Detail 22910175

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher not changing gloves and washing hands when going from dirty to clean dish ware.

22-20-5

Detail 22910173

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown like substance on the ice chute on the interior of the ice bin. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22910176

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in packaging that is labeled remove from packaging before thawing on the cook line and thawed.

10-01-5

Detail 22910174

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed drink mixing cup in ready to serve ice on bon at bar area. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Apr 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22706787

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored above unwrapped Parmesan cheese chunks. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22706786

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to pasta station. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22706785

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slimy material inside ice machine bin. Repeat Violation

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 22276914

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cooked flat bread sitting on top of terry towel, operator discarded bottom piece of bread and put the bread in a food grade container. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22276915

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw veal above sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved veal. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22276909

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no test strips for high temp dish machine. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22276913

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in labeled bottle of blue liquid store at bar next to hand-wash sink. Operated removed bottle to label and labeled. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22276912

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish labeled remove from package before thawing still in packaging on cook line. Operator slit packaging. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22276911

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 22276910

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of corn meal and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 22024247

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands when changing gloves when handling food.

16-62-1

Detail 22024248

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator had to heat test strips at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 22024249

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink to right of cook-line only reaching temperature of 90F after a minimum of 3 minutes. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22024246

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tanks next to liquor storage area not properly secured. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22024244

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packages of raw tuna labeled remove from package before thawing still in original commercially packaging with no cut in bag. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22024245

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in direct contact with ice at the bar service area to the left behind the bar. Repeat Violation

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 8Basic: 5Total: 13

11-27-4

Detail 21753147

Intermediate - 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.

31A-09-4

Detail 21753136

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cart. Educated operator on importance of not having hand wash sink blocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-18-4

Detail 21753145

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water temperature at sinks reaching 92F (waited 3 minutes).

16-62-1

Detail 21753138

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 21753139

Intermediate - 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.

02C-06-5

Detail 21753140

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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 sliced ham not date marked in walk in freezer.

53B-14-5

Detail 21753148

Intermediate - 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.

27-16-4

Detail 21753141

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature temperature at hand wash sink at end of cook line reaching 89F (waited 3 minutes).

51-11-4

Detail 21753143

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 21753144

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

24-08-4

Detail 21753146

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 21753142

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar.

16-46-4

Detail 21753137

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20706169

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pasta on cookline Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20706174

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 44°F on cookline

31A-09-4

Detail 20706170

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by cart Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20706173

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 20706167

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

14-38-4

Detail 20706168

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

10-17-4

Detail 20706171

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20706172

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop hand touching in bread crumbs Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20393818

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 46°F, cheese 47°F etc. in reachin cooler across from salad station. Product moved to other coolers for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20393817

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by alcohol bottles Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20393826

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 20393819

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20393821

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar

31B-03-4

Detail 20393824

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar

32-04-4

Detail 20393823

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door not self closing

21-05-5

Detail 20393822

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on Parmesan cheese wheels Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20393825

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 66°F, hot water added , water now 174°F Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20393827

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-12-4

Detail 20393820

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.