15 Lee County restaurants, food trucks perfect; 4 closed; 34 fail inspection
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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lee County, Florida, for the week of March 25-31, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lee County restaurant inspection site.
Which Lee County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their March 25-31 inspections and no violations were found.
Bangkok Thai Restaurant, 11609 S. Cleveland Ave., No. 28, Fort Myers**
Buffalo Chips Restaurant food truck
Cape Christian Hot Dogs food truck
Casa Bacardi, 11000 Terminal Access Road, Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers**
Flavor on Wheels food truck**
Jersey Mike's Subs, 1751 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral**
Kelly Greens Golf & Cntry Club, 12300 Kelly Green Blvd., Fort Myers**
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 28600 Trails Edge Blvd., Bonita Springs
Lazy Flamingo 4, 12951 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers**
Legends Golf & Cc - Sunset Grill, 8600 Legends Blvd., Fort Myers**
Sand Wedge Cafe, 9151 Littleton Road, North Fort Myers**
Southern Grill, 16554 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers**
The Fat Apple, 6704 Bayshore Road, No. 101, Fort Myers
The Twisted Crab Seafood and Bar, 4125 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1100a, Fort Myers**
Wildcat Crossing Golf Club, 350 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres
Wildcat Crossing Golf Club, 350 Homestead Road S. Lehigh Acres**
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Lee County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their March 25-31 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Cross Creek Golf & Country Club
13050 Cross Creek Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 27
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
12 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher in Kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 15 live roaches on wall behind and wheels of reach-in cooler far end cook line left. **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 total near ice machine, 6 under and 8 inside hole in wall behind, operator began sweeping and sanitizing area. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line reach-in cooler far end cook line left cooked tuna salad (55F - Cold Holding); cooked egg salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced assorted cheese (56F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (57F - Cold Holding); deli roast beef (56F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef liver (63F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (61F - Cold Holding) for 5 hours or overnight per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach-in cooler far end cook line left cooked tuna salad (55F - Cold Holding); cooked egg salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced assorted cheese (56F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (57F - Cold Holding); deli roast beef (56F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw beef liver (63F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (61F - Cold Holding) for 5 hours or overnight per operator. **Warning**
Sabor A Mexico Nfm Inc
13121 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 29
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for ware wash sanitation. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw diced beef over raw fish in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 9-14-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 16 live roaches on top of dishwasher machine. Observed 3 live roaches under small white reach-in-freezer by entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
Sand Wedge Cafe
9151 Littleton Road, North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 28
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
14 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed block of cheddar cheese in Walk-in cooler with heavy mold-like growth. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of cheese. **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects at prep area next to small counter top reach-in cooler landing on in use cutting board counter and bin of clean equipment under counter. Observed 12 small flying insects at dishwasher machine area some landing on clean dishes. Observed 10 small flying insects at service bar in kitchen for banquet room some landing on single service cups, straws and napkins. Observed 4 small flying insects at mop sink. Observed 20 small flying insects at garbage can in banquet kitchen. Observed 4 small flying insects at dining room bar by garbage can. **Warning**
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of bug spray on counter by kitchen desk area and case under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bucket of pickles in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Take Out Cafeteria
21870 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva
Routine Inspection on March 27
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
21 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put on gloves without washing hands before beginning working with food. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator stored above unwashed Squash. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork hot holding at 129F for less than 4 hours, operating put pork back in oven to heat up to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of winded stored on shelve next to sauce across from 3 door refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. **Warning**
Which Lee County restaurants had high priority violations?
China Buffet II
3650 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (98F - Hot Holding); fried fish (101F - Hot Holding); fried shrimp (106F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (99F - Hot Holding); steak (103F - Hot Holding) in buffet line. The manager is reheating all products and placing back in buffet line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Club at Shell Point-Vue
17500 on Par Blvd., Suite 100, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed pest strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw turkey stored over raw salmon. Operator placed raw turkey on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Coco Bakery
1480 NE Pine Island Road, Unit 2E, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on March 26
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork chops over unwashed produce in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw pork chops into stand up reach-in cooler beside steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager discarded shredded chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Culver's
309 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on March 26
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (106F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (118F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (116F - Hot Holding). The manager is reheating all products on stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Dewars Clubhouse
11000 Terminal Access Road, Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on March 26
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 observed on ceiling and lighting above bar. 20 underneath and on edge of bar counter. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. grab and go case at front: yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); ham sandwiches (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding), for 8 hours - time of individual items cannot be determined. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach-in cooler drawers under grill: shredded cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding) for thirty minutes per operator. Operator iced down foods. - Corrective Action Taken Also grab and go case at front: yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); ham sandwiches (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding), for 8 hours - time of individual items cannot be determined. **Warning**
El Gran Taco
27301 Old 41 Road SE, Bonita Springs
Complaint Inspection on March 28
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
17 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Employee was chopping raw chicken directly next to ready-to-eat raw radishes. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23 **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Agua fresca, made with fresh cut cantaloupe, was stored at room temperature. aqua fresca/cantaloupe (55F - Cold Holding) Red salsa was stored piled above the load line in the reach-in make table at 51F. red salsa (cooked) (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in the front display measured 105F. Operator stated it was in service 3 hours and turned up the heat in the unit. fried chicken (105F - Hot Holding) Cooked beef double-panned holding on the grill measured 110F. Operator placed food back on the grill and rapidly reheated to 160F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. **Warning**
El Gran Taco
27301 Old 41 Road SE, Bonita Springs
Complaint Inspection on March 29
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: License is expired. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
El Patio
4444 Cleveland Ave., Suite E&F, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
25 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over diced onions and sauce at reach-in cooler by Walk-in cooler. Observed raw breaded beef and chicken over dice peppers and chopped garlic in reach-in cooler by dishwasher area. Repeat 8-10-23 **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed assorted cleaning chemicals on shelf over food prep by 3 compartment sink next to Walk-in cooler. Observed wd40 over microwave and prep table in kitchen. Observed glass clean on rack in back dining room over single service items. Operator removed all chemicals for proper storage. Repeat 8-10-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Fritura Feliz
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on March 27
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator states they will be renewing the license and will contact us when truck has been repaired mechanically. **Admin Complaint**
Island House Bar and Grill
3801 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs
Routine Inspection on March 27
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken was stored in a pan with ham in the lower compartment of the make table. **Warning**
Kelly Greens Golf & Cntry Club
12300 Kelly Green Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 26
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 dried rodent droppings between dry wall and cinder blocks in kitchen near kitchen exit. Operator cleaned between walls. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Lazy Flamingo 4
12951 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on March 27
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation. Operator called supplier,requested parasite destruction letter. Supplier sent a parasite destruction letter at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler y kitchen entrance: sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw tilapia (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator placed in reach-in cooler for 2 hours. Operator placed ice bag on items and called technician for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Legends Golf & Cc - Sunset Grill
8600 Legends Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 27
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By dishwashing area 15 small flying insects, focused around cardboard boxes and pizza boxes. At entrance to cook line 8 small flying insects on wall and near Bibb in box soda rack. **Warning**
Legends Golf&Ctry Club Main
8600 Legends Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 27
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher Bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator instructed staff to send all dishware to main kitchen for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink quaternary 50ppm, operator drained sink, instructed staff to manually mix and test sanitizer, and sent dishware to main machine for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler in back hallway, observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp and raw whole muscle beef. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. Also missing under handwash sink near main walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Manolo's Cafa
10860 Miromar Outlet Drive, Estero
Routine Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored above uncooked empanadas in reach in refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed raw eggs stored above uncooked empanadas in reach in refrigerator. Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
Mildred's to Go and Catering
3606 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 27
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 12/01/2023. Operator was licensed in November of 2023. Stated will renew license ASAP. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish in reach in cooler by steam table at 51F. Operator iced item during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Mugs N Jugs
5512 Eighth St. W., Lehigh Acres
Routine Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler cook line far left across from pizza oven cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler cook line far left across from pizza oven cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. Also far right reach-in cooler : raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator. Also in reach-in cooler across from fryers, cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (46F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (46F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By handwash sink at main entrance to cook line and by blue water tank behind back corner of restaurant. **Warning**
Overtime Pizza & Sports Bar
1708 Cape Coral Parkway W., No. 1, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Business License is expired. **Admin Complaint**
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
10081 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 at far end prep line on and around door near dish room, 7 inside wine storage room behind door. 25 on dry storage shelves middle of prep line. 10 around mop sink, 15 in attached dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line middle, top part of reach-in cooler raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); cooked imitation Krab (49F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Also Cook line main reach-in cooler right side:; cooked mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork dumplings (61F - Cold Holding)for three hours per operator. Operator discarded or iced down all foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Sabor A Mexico Nfm Inc
13121 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 30
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw diced beef over raw fish in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 9-14-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: **Time Extended**
Sand Wedge Cafe
9151 Littleton Road, North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 29
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed dishwasher at 000 part per million chlorine sanitizer . Operator has repair service com today at noon. Operator has set up 3 compartment sink with ammonia based sanitizer at 200 parts per million. **Time Extended**
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa - Tarpon House
17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 26
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
23 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator call technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 employee touching soiled dishes and not washing hands before touching clean. Observed employee touching trash containing and not change gloves and wash hands before working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen fish stored over packaged ready to eat sauces in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
South Cape Diner
1215 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral
Complaint Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw beef stored over ready eat cheese in reach in cooler. Operator placed raw beef on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Taqueria Y Antojitos Mi Pueblo
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on March 25
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Provided Operator with correct hose information via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning hood filters then return to cooks line and prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Wok Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
1910 Boy Scout Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 26
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by cook-line; cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and put in reach-in cooler 2 hours.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect spray stored next to wine and cookies at server station. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Wok Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
1910 Boy Scout DriveFort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 27
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by cook-line; cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator prepared and put in reach-in cooler 2 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Reach in cooler; cooked chicken 49F- cold holding; raw shrimp 47F- cold holding; cooked beef 49F- cold holding; cooked pork 51F- cold holding. Per operator for one hour in reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers, Cape area restaurant, food truck inspections March 25-31
