Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
2384 Surfside Blvd a-113, Cape Coral, FL 33991Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has accumulated 219 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,080 in fines, with the largest penalty at $400. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated violations and administrative complaints, with warnings issued in 2024 and 2025 for high-priority violations including employee health policy and proper sewage disposal issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,380.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025087938 | $300.00 | Oct 23, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025014618 | $360.00 | Feb 5, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2022021055 | $400.00 | Mar 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2021042523 | $320.00 | Aug 4, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections31 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral had?
- Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral find?
- Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,380.00 in fines.
- How much has Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral been fined?
- Buon Appetito Italian Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has been fined a total of $1,380.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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