How many health inspections has VIKINGOS had?

VIKINGOS has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has VIKINGOS ever been shut down?

Yes, VIKINGOS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at VIKINGOS?

The most frequently cited violations at VIKINGOS are: Management awareness, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

VIKINGOS

26880 OLD US 41 NELSON PLZ, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LANDEROS J CARLOS · License: SEA4606230

VIKINGOS in Bonita Springs, FL has 31 inspections on record with 138 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

31Inspections

138Violations

1Closures

Data current as of June 9, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for VIKINGOS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 18, 2022	Rodent activity	09:14:00

Inspection History (31)

Jun 9, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 18, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Jul 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

VIKINGOS has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has VIKINGOS had?: VIKINGOS has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has VIKINGOS ever been shut down?: Yes, VIKINGOS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at VIKINGOS?: The most frequently cited violations at VIKINGOS are: Management awareness, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: June 9, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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