18 Lee County restaurants, food trucks perfect; 1 closed; 40 fail inspection
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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lee County, Florida, for the week of March 4-10, 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 4-10 inspections and no violations were found.
America's Best Value Inn, 11501 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers**
Bubbakoo's Burritos, 1751 NE Pine Island Road, Unit D, Cape Coral**
Commercial Kitchen Fort Myers, 11770 Metro Parkway, Unit A, Fort Myers
El Sabor De Puebla Restaurant LLC, 16200 San Carlos Blvd., Suite 140, Fort Myers**
Fords Garage, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero
Forest Country Club, 6100 Club Blvd. SW, Fort Myers**
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Beach, 11171 Summerlin Square Drive, Fort Myers Beach**
Las Crepas Locas, food truck
Melting Pot The, 13251 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers**
Petey's Upper Deck, 414 Crescent St., Unit 101, Ft Myers Beach
Pho Bamboo, 5100 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 313, Fort Myers**
Senor Pepe's Paella Catering LLC, 11770 A Metro Parkway, Fort Myers**
Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers**
Springhill Suites By Marriott Fort Myers/Estero, 10370 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero
Sushi Sake, 12901 McGregor Blvd., Unit 23, Fort Myers
The Dawg Pound, food truck
The Golf House, 4606 West Bay Blvd., Estero
Waffle House #2174, 3810 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
** 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 4-10 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Jason's Deli
13550 Reflection Parkway, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 8
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
11 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. 12 live small flying insects at dry storage, and 18 live small flying insects under dishmachine. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of reach-in cooler next to second cashier from entrance; shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator prepared less than 4 hours, removed inside of reach-in cooler; shredded mozzarella (42F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Which Lee County restaurants had high priority violations?
America's Best Value Inn
11501 S Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples no wrapped for protection. Discussed operator proper protection for specific food items. Operator discarded items voluntarily. Started wrapping apples. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk base butter (51F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator food has been in reach-in cooler next to juice machine less than 4 hours. Operator removed all food to other reach-in cooler at pantry. Milk base butter (43F - Cold Holding); milk (42F - Cold Holding); yogurt (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizers and cleaning spray bottle stored next to straw box and individual salt and pepper box at storage under coffee machine. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Aqua Cafe
4600 W Bay Blvd., Estero
Routine Inspection on March 8
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 - 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 not drawing the minimum amount of chlorine from the chemical bucket to properly sanitize. Operator contacted repair company to service appliance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above cooked pork in the walk in freezer. Operator rearranged products by proper cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
Asia Buffet Inc Of He
1706 Del Prado S., Cape Coral
Complaint Inspection on March 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 3 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 - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed bottle of pepto bismel in stand up reach-in cooler bar area. The manager removed the bottle of pepto bismel from reaching cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw talipa (58F - Cold Holding) in front counter reach-in cooler. The manager placed ice on all raw products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Bagel Monkey
12220 Towne Lake Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 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. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in large reach-in cooler in back storage over ready-to-eat deli meats, juice boxes, cooked sausage patties. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to flat grill, sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage (48F - Cold Holding); ham (75F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (68F ambient - Cold Holding) for between one to three hours per operator. Operator placed all items in reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Also butter (68F - Cold Holding) above cream cheese cooler in main cooking area. On front counter half and half (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator discarded these liquids.Provided operator with time as a public health control form and explained use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under bagel toasters, on counter next to grill, and next to register, by foods, single service cups and napkins. Operator separated the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Buon Appetito Cafe Inc
6314 Corporate Court D, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 8
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 - 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 0ppm chlorine. Directed operator to utilize 3 compartment sink until dishwasher machine can reach proper concentration. **Warning**
Cafe Brazil
3940 Metro Parkway, Suites 111-112, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 7
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 - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over unwashed produce in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over ready to eat beans in stand up reach-in cooler. Emailed owner DBPR Form 5030-098 Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding); raw talipa (51F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from prep area. The manager is placing raw products on ice and moving products to other reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Carrabba's Italian Grill
27220 Bay Landing Drive, Bonita Springs
Complaint Inspection on March 5
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flies in the bar area, specifically around the beer taps, 4 small flies in the server station area and 3 small flies in the dish area near the hand wash sink and 5 in dry storage and one by the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Small flies still present. Six observed in bar area and one in dry storage. **Admin Complaint**
Casa Lupita Cafa LLC
13120 Westlinks Terrace, Suite 10, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 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. Observed employee wash dirty rag and put on gloves, no handwash. Spoke with operator, operator removed gloves and washed hands properly before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door large reach-in cooler:; tortilla with cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatillo sauce (45F - Cold Holding); white cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked seasoned rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales (51F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door large reach-in cooler:; tortilla with cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatillo sauce (45F - Cold Holding); white cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked seasoned rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales (51F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Chao Cajun F93
4125 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee adjust hat, then return to food preparation of bourbon chicken. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); ambient air (53F - Cold Holding); garlic (53F - Cold Holding). Operator states that unit has been open for extended period of time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: rice (117F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (116F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (87F - Hot Holding). Operator states all items have only been out for 30 minutes. Operator began moving items to coolers or began reheating on stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Chao Cajun F93
4125 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 7
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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); ambient air (53F - Cold Holding); garlic (53F - Cold Holding). Operator states that unit has been open for extended period of time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed in walk in cooler bourbon chicken at 48F - Cold Holding. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
Colonial Country Club Of Lee County Master
9181 Independence Way, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 7
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 - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler in house raw salmon in sealed reduced-oxygen packaging, fully thawed. In cook line reach in cooler, raw calamari in sealed in-house reduced-oxygen packaging, fully thawed. **Warning**
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher in main kitchen(Temperature 144F) after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink, quaternary 150ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler in house raw salmon in sealed reduced-oxygen packaging, fully thawed. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In cook line reach in cooler, raw calamari in sealed in-house reduced-oxygen packaging, fully thawed. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 under handwash sink dishwashing area. Splitter at mop sink missing 1. **Warning**
Cork Soakers Deck and Wine Bar
4400 Hancock Bridge Parkway N., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 8
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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Creekside Restaurant
21180 Country Creek Road, Estero
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching 160F. **Warning**
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant
728 Pine Island Road SW, Suites 8-9, Cape Coral
Routine Inspection on March 4
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 - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed Business License is expired. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook stated he was putting ice on all raw products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed raw chicken 52F and raw steaks 48F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator is placing raw chicken and raw steaks on ice. **Admin Complaint**
Five Stars Latin Food
4125 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1110, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 8
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 - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, chicken and shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over juices and raw beef over salad dressing in Walk-in cooler Observed operator move all raw items for prop storage. Repeat 11-28-23. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Gatorbites Tail & Ale
20351 Summerlin Road, Nos. 120-121, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
La Fruiteria By Lupita
1501 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 9
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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take cash payment then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator stated they have to reset password and will contact help desk on Monday for assistance. **Admin Complaint**
Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut
3448 Marinatown Lane, North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 7
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 ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over chips at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder 119F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator reheated on stove to a minimum of 165F immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
New England Moorings Sea Rest
1326 SE 16th Place, Cape Coral
Complaint Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 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. Observed operator place gloves on without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing prior to placing gloves on when changing assignments during food preparation . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed fish in same cold holding unit as raw chicken. The manager moved the raw chicken to another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Pelican Preserve Golf Club, The Cafe
9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cook line tall rice, raw beef over cooked peppers and onions, sauces. Operator rearranged cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall two door silver service line walk-in cooler: sour cream (58F - Cold Holding); housemade ranch dressing (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall two door silver service line walk-in cooler: sour cream (58F - Cold Holding); housemade ranch dressing (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Pelican Preserve Golf Club, Upstairs Dining Room
9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 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 - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage area, 2 cans tomatoes 2 cans coconut milk, heavily dented. **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 (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator will utilize triple sink already set up at 200ppm quaternary to sanitize all dishware. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in ware washing area, over clean dishware and triple sink. Operator discarded the strip. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One stored on banquet bar above clean dishware. One stored on cookline with clean pans. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Petey's Upper Deck
416 Crescent St., Unit 101, Fort Myers Beach
Routine Inspection on March 5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
Popstroke Bar & Restaurant
5551 Six Mile Commercial Court, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 5
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. Dishwasher side bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator will send dishes to kitchen for prop cleaning and sanitizing. **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. In side bar, observed employee cutting ready-to-eat citrus garnishes. Spoke with employee, employee donned gloves before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe
13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live small flying insects at server station by kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: 7 live small flying insects at server satiation from kitchen entrance throughout coffee/soda station and handwashing sink area. **Admin Complaint**
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
4451 Veronica Shoemaker Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Smoke'n Pit Bar B Q
1641 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee by washing hands for 10-15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and fish over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans 119F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F or above at stove immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to water heater. **Warning**
Subway
12870 Tradeway Four, Unit 112, Bonita Springs
Routine Inspection on March 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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 9:30 am, in right side of cold table: roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F-cold holding). Manager stated she had turned off unit for cleaning one hour prior. Discussed importance of maintaining Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food at proper temperature at all times. Manager turned unit back on, closed lid and agreed to clean unit at close, after food is removed. Checked temperature again at 10:02 am and there was no change. Recommended manager remove food to the walk-in cooler to rapidly re-chill. Manager complied. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Sliced Tomatoes 56F - Cold Holding, Sliced Ham 57F - Cold Holding, Cold Cut Combo 58F- Cold Holding, Sliced Roast Beef 56F Cold Holding, Steak 51F - Cold Holding, Teriyaki Chicken 55F-Cold Holding, Sliced Cheeses 52F-Cold Holding Employee stated most food was prepared this morning but was unsure how long it was at improper temperature, since sometime during lunch. It is 4:00 pm during the visit. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant
13021 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the ready to eat chicken wings to other side of reach-in cooler beside ready to eat French fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The cook moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf under the raw shrimp. Observed raw products over ready to eat products in reach-in or walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding); stuff flounder (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed chicken wings 48F in walk-in cooler. Observed the manager discarded chicken wings. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (52F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven. The operator placed ice on the raw hamburgers and raw tuna. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding); stuff flounder (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed raw hamburgers 50F and raw mahi 48F in reach-in cooler across from oven. The operator is placing ice on raw hamburgers and raw mahi. Observed all raw products in walk-in cooler on ice. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
University Grill
7790 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler by walk-in cooler side; raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ambient 49F-(cold holding). Open removed walk-in cooler; raw salmon (42F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Wicked Good Deli
3940 Metro Parkway, Suites 113 & 114, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on March 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
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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 and food truck inspections March 4-10
