17 Lee County restaurants, caterers get perfect scores; 1 closed; 22 fail inspection
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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lee County, Florida, for the week of Dec. 4-10, 2023. 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 Dec. 4-10 inspections and no violations were found.
Charley's Cabana Bar, 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Ft Myers**
Eastwood 77, 4600 Bruce Herd Lane , Fort Myers
Ganesh Parvati Ii LLC, 1320 Business Way, Lehigh Acres**
Heidi's German Restaurant, 12791 Kenwood Lane, Fort Myers**
Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club Snack Bar, 10420 Washington Palm Way, Fort Myers
Home Plate Catering, 11770-A Metro Parkway, Fort Myers
La Nortenita, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Latitudes Beach Cafe Tiki Bar, 1231 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel
Osteria Celli, 15880 Summerlin Road #308-309, Fort Myers**
Paco's Tacos, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Pelican Sound Golf and River Club Inc (Racquet Center), 20896 Island Sound Circle, Estero
Pinchers Crab Shack, 18100 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach**
Ps Express, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Sabrosos Tacos, Mobile food dispensing vehicle**
Shadow Wood Preserve Club, 6900 Shadow Creek Blvd., Fort Myers**
Siam Hut Thai Restaurant LLC, 4521 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral**
The Picnic Basket, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
** 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 Dec. 4-10 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Menchies Frozen Yogurt
5100 Daniels Parkway, Suite 500, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 7
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In back kitchen, 5 live roaches under triple sink, focused around metal grate and black mat. To left, under prep sink by green buckets on floor, 3 live roaches. **Warning**
Which Lee County restaurants had high priority violations?
Bjs Restaurant & Brewhouse 565
9960 University Plaza Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 8
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 - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 60 in linen/single service storage shed outside separate from building and to the right of back kitchen exit, no food stored in shed. Second shed for overflow equipment storage next to dumpster with 20 droppings. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter station reach-in cooler next to fryer right, ; buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding); buttermilk with cream (54F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator moved to different reach-in cooler for proper cooling and cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Buffalo Wild Wings
307 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on Dec. 4
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (53F - Cold Holding); shredded brisket (56F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved brisket and chicken to reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bottle on prep table beside cook line. The manager removed sanitizer bottle from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
Captain Hook's Sushi /Pho/Thai
2612 Santa Barbara Blvd., Suites 12-13, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on Dec. 8
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 - 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 set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Cold Stone Creamery
10035 Gulf Center Drive, Suite F120, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gapright side ice cream line. **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler vanilla ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); chocolate ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake base containing milk and cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Reconstituted waffle cone batter containing milk and eggs (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler vanilla ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); chocolate ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake base containing milk and cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Reconstituted waffle cone batter containing milk and eggs (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Fat Katz Slider Bar
19800 Village Center Drive, Unit 200 B, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and other raw foods requiring lower cooking temperatures. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over ready-to-eat cooked potatoes salad and pickles, raw ground beef in same container as raw whole muscle beef. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. Repeat 5/4/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, cooked beef broth labeled 11/28/2023, fresh garlic in oil based mayonnaise labeled 11/26/2023, white sauce containing buttermilk housemade labeled 11/26/2023, todays is 12/6/2023.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, cooked beef broth labeled 11/28/2023, fresh garlic in oil based mayonnaise labeled 11/26/2023, white sauce containing buttermilk housemade labeled 11/26/2023, todays is 12/6/2023.
Glory Days Grill
5056 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, 5 on wall, 10 around beer taps by handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen right side by dry storage 15 small flying insects observed. 10 above bibb in box soda storage by beer walk-in cooler. 20 above triple sink in back prep line. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line ice bath: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (61F - Cold Holding); housemade buttermilk ranch (60F) for one hour per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control for and discussed usage. Also Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to mop sink. **Warning**
Glory Days Grill
5056 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 8
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line ice bath: sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding); housemade blue cheese dressing (61F - Cold Holding); housemade buttermilk ranch (60F) for one hour per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control for and discussed usage. Also Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding) stored 10 hours per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Under grill reach-in cooler drawers middle of cook line:; raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) for three and a half hours per operator. Operator placed all items in walk-in cooler with ice for quick cooling. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant
1000 Lee Blvd Ste 301, Lehigh Acers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 4
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 - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked turkey (68F - Cold Holding); sliced cooked ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (66F - Cold Holding); turkey hot dogs (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (66F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (66F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (66F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
Jingdu Japanese Buffet
13300 S Cleveland Ave #53, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on Dec. 4
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of pineapple chunks dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat Krab in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on wall in dishwash area. **Admin Complaint**
Mangia Bene
2301 Del Prado Blvd, #870, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on Dec. 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medications above prep table. The manager moved all medication to a designated medicine cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Master Crab
2414 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on Dec. 5
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 - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pain medication above reach-in cooler. The operator removed the bottle of pain medication from above reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. The manager is setting setting up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat crabs in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
Mi Pueblito Paisa Restaurant LLC
10952 Eagle Village Dr Ste 440, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In left side reach-in cooler at entrance to cook line silver and tall, observed raw pork in direct contact with non food grade containers, approximately 10 containers 5# each. Spoke with operator about using food grade liners or buying food grade containers. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Large freezer silver right side at entrance to cook line, raw beef and pork over frozen French fries, not commercially packaged. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler left side at entrance, tall and silver: ; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); soft queso (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); flan containing eggs and milk (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (54F ambient - Cold Holding) more than six hours per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler left side at entrance, tall and silver: ; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); soft queso (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); flan containing eggs and milk (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (54F ambient - Cold Holding) more than six hours per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam well of cook line, cooked vegetables consumme (129F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (111F - Hot Holding) for three hours per operator. Spoke with operator about reheating on stove to 165F before returning to hot holding. **Warning**
Miromar Lakes Golf Club LLC
18520 W Miromar Lakes Blvd, Miromar Lakes
Routine Inspection on Dec. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of tomato sauce in dry storage room. **Warning**
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 bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator will send dishware to main kitchen for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender garnish drink with citrus, no gloves bare hands touching food. Spoke with operator and chef about proper utensil and glove use. **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook use wiping cloth to wipe up spill on floor, then handle food, no glove change or handwash. Spoke with operator and chef about glove usage and handwashing. Operator spoke with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach-in cooler left side back prep line near dry storage:; cooked beef sauce (67F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables soup (65F - Cold Holding); housemade tomato sauce (66F - Cold Holding) for three and a half hours per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded all products. Also Salad station reach-in cooler:; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding); for one hour per operator. Operator moved foods to different cooler for proper cooling and storage. Corrective action taken. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning**
Miromar Lakes Golf Club LLC
18520 W Miromar Lakes Blvd, Miromar Lakes
Routine Inspection on Dec. 7
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 - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
Misto Bar & Grill
231 Del Prado Blvd S Unit #1, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on Dec. 6
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 - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed dishwashing machine not sanitizing. The owner called for dishwashing machine to be serviced and is setting up 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
One Spice Kitchen
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on Dec. 7
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as 12-01-2022. **Admin Complaint**
Pelican Larrys Raw Bar & Grill
19800 Village Center Dr #235b, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 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. At main bar inside establishment, 20 observed around bar mats at kitchen side of bar, 25 on wood above bar. 1 inside bottle of tequila, 1 inside bottle of whiskey. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Small flying insects observed in direct contact with food. 1 inside bottle of tequila, 1 inside bottle of whiskey at main bar middle inside establishment. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning**
Pho Bowl
106 Hancock Bridge Pkwy W Ste C13, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on Dec. 6
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
Skillets Restaurant
10950 Village Center Dr, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of chicken broth by walk-in cooler. **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), showed operator and discussed manually adjusting sanitizer levels. Provided operator with Manual Warewashing handout. **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler on prep line observed cooked chorizo marked 11/27/2023, today is 12/5/2023. **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler on prep line observed cooked chorizo marked 11/27/2023, today is 12/5/2023. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. In dining room observed 6 tables with reserved butter packets. At outdoor seating observed 3 tables with reserved butter packets. Potentially hazardous foods cannot be reserved in between customers. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line right reach-in cooler : ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Operator closed unit, iced down foods, operator states cooler has been open continuously more than 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking as indicated in plan. Wrong date and time written on butters at front counter. Operator spoke to employees and properly time marked, out for 1 hour. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. In dining room observed 6 tables with reserved butter packets. At outdoor seating observed 3 tables with reserved butter packets. **Warning**
The Club at Miromar Lakes
18101 Miromar Lakes Pkwy, Miromar Lakes
Routine Inspection on Dec. 6
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 50 under sink around drain at front end of the inside bar area facing front door. **Admin Complaint**
The Cove
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr, Ft Myers
Routine Inspection on Dec. 4
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 - Presence of insects. Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Observed 10 bees flying around outside bar area. **Admin Complaint**
Twisted Lobster
1341 Del Prado Blvd S #1, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on Dec. 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine pepto-bismol above reach-in cooler. The chef removed bottle of medicine from above reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lobster over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The chef moved raw beef to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef placed ice on raw hamburgers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 Dec. 4-10
