Downtown Coffee and Wine Company

27546 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Downtown Coffee and Wine Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No currently certified food service manager on duty” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Bonita Springs restaurants, the typical score is 80; Downtown Coffee and Wine Company is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in back room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
90
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomatoes. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified not menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in back room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter out at 64F. Correcting temperature violation by moving it under time temperature control. Operator filled out time as a public health control form and time marked the product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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/ No certified food manager on site. Arrived before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee certificates are photocopied. Two employees have no prof of employee training.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing out blender in handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by reach in cooler.
36-17-5
52
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Four employees were present behind the counter preparing food with no Certified Food Manager on-site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Four employees working and engaged in food preparation. No Certified Food Manager present. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One current food handler training certificate observed. All the others present were expired. Operator stated 8 employees are currently employed/on the schedule. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: One current food handler training certificate of completion present. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food handler stock raw shell eggs with gloved hands and then handle a plate of cheese and sliced turkey. Inspector stopped employee before further cross-contamination could occur and educated employee to wash hands and don new gloves after handling raw proteins. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee stated that, after washing hands, they ask someone to hand them paper towels from the customer counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Four (4) signed Employee Health Reporting Agreement forms were present. Operator stated 8 employees on the schedule for this facility. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator delivered chlorine sanitizer during the visit. **Warning**
22-38-5
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. One current food handler training certificate observed. All the others present were expired. Operator stated 8 employees are currently employed/on the schedule. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator had quaternary sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - 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/. Four employees were present behind the counter preparing food with no Certified Food Manager on-site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup with no handle was stored in the powdered sugar in dry storage. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Heavy accumulation of red mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the unisex restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
39
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sprouts held in the maketable at improper temperature. Product was sitting higher than the load line and had been placed into service less than four hours prior. Employee placed in the bottom compartment of the cooler to chill back down rapidly.. Raw sprouts (65F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Printed copies of document and all employees signed during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
78
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the sandwich prep station was blocked by a bowl of utensils in the basin. Operator moved items out of the basin. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Coffee and Wine Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Coffee and Wine Company on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown Coffee and Wine Company?

Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Downtown Coffee and Wine Company.

How does Downtown Coffee and Wine Company compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Downtown Coffee and Wine Company most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Downtown Coffee and Wine Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Coffee and Wine Company have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downtown Coffee and Wine Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Downtown Coffee and Wine Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Coffee and Wine Company is inspected around three times per year on average.