18 Lee County restaurants, 2 food trucks perfect; 2 closed; 18 fail inspection
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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lee County, Florida, for the week of April 29-May 5, 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 April 29-May 5 inspections and no violations were found.
Arborwood Preserve Town Center, 11730 Arborwood Preserve Drive, Fort Myers**
Best Western Beach, 684 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
Chick-Fil-A Of Estero, 21900 S Tamiami Trail, Estero
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2219, 10010 University Plaza Drive, Suite 102, Fort Myers
Cuscatlan Restaurant, 5612 Eighth St. W., Unit 6, Lehigh Acres**
Fiddlesticks Country Club (Main), 15391 Canongate Drive, Fort Myers**
Hooked Island Grill Cc, 4721 SE 10th Place, Cape Coral**
Jersey Mike's Subs, 6810 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 4, Fort Myers**
Los Asados Nica, food truck**
Luna's Little Cheese Emporium, food truck**
Marcos Pizza, 24851 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 3, Bonita Springs
Normandie Lounge, 3345 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel
Rock'n Sushi, 11940 Fairway Lakes Drive, Suites 2 & 3, Fort Myers**
Seagrass Sports Grill, 18911 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1, Fort Myers**
Sour and Dough Bakery, 19810 Villiage Center Drive, Suite 120, Fort Myers
Sundial Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island
Sundial Beach Resort (Turtle's), 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel
Thistle Lodge, 2255 W Gulf Drive, Sanibel
Traditions on The Beach, 3111 W Gulf Drive, Sanibel
** 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 April 29-May 5 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & The Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe
433 Fourth St. W., Boca Grande
Complaint Inspection on April 29
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
12 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. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat pineapples at Salad Station. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at dish shelf. **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings at dish shelf and 3 on top exterior of dish machine. Operator removed the rodent droppings by cleaning the exterior of the dish machine and shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Whiskey Creek Station
11481 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 30
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator renewing license.**Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25-30 rodent droppings in dry storage. On storage shelves, on a lid to panko, on floors under shelves, on a pipe next to Togo containers. Next to a glue trap on shelf next to sugar packets. Dry storage is located in a separate area of the kitchen. You walk through a pass way, you pass two compartment sink and prep tables, then the dry storage is located right there, to the right of storage is walk-in cooler then a door that goes outside, with a screen door. Observed operator cleaning, sweeping, washing and sanitizing area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Which Lee County restaurants had high priority violations?
Bentofu
3398 Forum Blvd., Unit 105, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on May 2
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 - 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. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Cactus Truck Mexican Food
food truck
Routine Inspection on May 3
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 - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with dried- peppers. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps bag over ice bags in reach in freezer. Operator removed shrimps bag to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 3 pounds of bread stored in non food grade chemically treated bags. Operator discarded breads. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade peppers sauce (49F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator placed in reach-in cooler for two hours. Removed all items and placed it to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
El Grand Taco Loco
food truck
Routine Inspection on April 29
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 - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed external sewage tank buried in the ground, observed receipt proof of sewage transport by 3rd party contractor via electronic document from the owner. Observed Evidence of wastewater spillage on the ground **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed gloves not changed as needed when handling trash can then returning to work with food educated the operator regarding proper hand washing techniques. **Admin Complaint**
El Gran Taco Loco
food truck
Routine Inspection on April 29
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
20 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground outside back of food truck and back door of commissary at with the food truck is parked. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese in reach-in cooler at 48F. Operator stated they had taken the cheese out of reach-in cooler in commissary next-door, less than three hours prior. Operator removed and return cheese to reach in coolers inside commissary. Check coolers in commissary half an hour afterwards and cheese was 42°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above food service area. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb connection for portable water. **Warning**
Los Taquitos Mexican Food Ii
food truck
Complaint Inspection on April 29
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside pickup window. The operator moved the raw steak to the stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed ground beef 51F and pork 54F in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator placed ice on ground beef and pork. **Admin Complaint**
MAKS Asian Kitchen and Sushi
13650 Fiddlesticks Blvd., No. 206, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 30
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over cooked broccoli in the walk in cooler. Observed raw cod stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Muji Thai Country and Sushi
4185 Bonita Beach Road SW, Bonita Springs
Routine Inspection on April 29
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 - 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. Operator ran machine three times and each time measured 0 ppm. Inspector educated Operator on how to properly hand mix chlorine for three-compartment sink, which measured 100 ppm. **Warning**
Plantation Golf and Country Club Main Dining Room
10500 Dartington Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on May 3
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 - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall glass cooler cook line:; shredded jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked clams (45F - Cold Holding); cut melon (45F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding); cooked penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall glass cooler cook line:; shredded jack cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked clams (45F - Cold Holding); cut melon (45F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding); cooked penne pasta (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Plantation Golf & Country Club
10500 Dartington Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on May 3
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 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 Bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running continuously. Operator instructed staff to send glassware to main dishwasher area for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. In bar area hose on sink eliminates air gap by dishwasher. Operator hung the hose. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In kitchen, eight by front line, 12 to left of entrance by sandwich station. In bar, four observed near counter. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line reach-in cooler right salad:; assorted soft cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (61F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. Also middle door reach-in cooler dish room:; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked mixed vegetable (45F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach-in cooler right salad:; assorted soft cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (61F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. Also middle door reach-in cooler dish room:; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked mixed vegetable (45F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Popeyes
3111 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
Complaint Inspection on April 29
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken under heat lamp on top shelf at 123F. The operator discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed chicken 118F, chicken leg 119F and chicken wing 125F in top shelf under heat lamp. The operator discarded chicken. **Admin Complaint**
Rinconcito Catracho Latin Grill
2096 Beacon Manor Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on May 3
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler by cook line; cooked pork ; (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator placed in cooler for two hours. Operator removed them to other reach-in cooler available. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern
4703 SW 16th Place, Cape Coral
Complaint Inspection on April 29
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. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw cod (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from waffle maker. The manager is placing the raw chicken and raw cod on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed chicken 52F, chili 48F and marinara sauce 52F in stand up reach-in cooler across waffle maker. The manager discarded chicken, chili and marinara sauce. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
Three Girls Inc
food truck
Routine Inspection on May 1
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. Hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding); american cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (54F - Cold Holding); hot and mild raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); brats (53F - Cold Holding). Operator began discarding food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at an ambient temperature of 50F, hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding); american cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (54F - Cold Holding); hot and mild raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); brats (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale **Warning**
Three Girls Inc.
food truck
Routine Inspection on May 2
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 - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding); american cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (54F - Cold Holding); hot and mild raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); brats (53F - Cold Holding). Operator began discarding food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: See stop sale for Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food observed today. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at an ambient temperature of 50F, hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding); american cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (54F - Cold Holding); hot and mild raw sausage (51F - Cold Holding); brats (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: 2 pounds provolone cheese 46F cold holding, 2 pounds of american cheese slices 45F cold holding, 1 stick butter 45F cold holding, 2 pounds beef 1/4 pound franks 48F cold holding, 2 pounds of Polish Sausage 48F cold holding, 2 pounds of hot dogs 47F cold holding, 10 pounds raw hot sausage 50F cold holding, 10 pounds mild sausage 46F **Admin Complaint**
Wendy's
14890 Six Mile Cypress, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on May 3
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. 8 around mop sink area, 15 on boxes and walls near triple sink. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter drop in cooler by front of cook line, half and half (68F - Cold Holding) for approximately 15 minutes per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded the half and half containers. **Corrected On-Site** **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 restaurant and food truck inspections April 29-May 5
