Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs
Last inspected:
26841 South Bay Dr Ste 109, Bonita Springs, FL 34134Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs has recorded 166 violations across 24 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has faced escalating complaint-based enforcement in recent months. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing appeared in the January 2026 complaint inspection, while proper cooking temperatures and food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly across 2025 complaint inspections. Employee health policy violations were documented in January 2024. A warning was issued following the September 2025 complaint inspection, which cited 36 total violations including management awareness deficiencies and approved food source concerns. Fire safety violations were documented on September 23, 2025, for improper propane and gas tank storage. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 resulted in no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs last inspected?
- Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs had?
- Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs find?
- Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Molino's Ristorante in Bonita Springs has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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