9 Lee County restaurants, 3 food trucks perfect; 26 fail inspection
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For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lee County restaurant inspections site.
Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lee County, Florida, for the week of April 1-7, 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 1-7 inspections and no violations were found.
Cheeburger Cheeburger, 1975 Periwinkle Way 4112, Sanibel
Divieto Ristorante Estero, 23161 Village Shops Way, Suite 101, Estero
Ember Korean Steakhouse, 7091 College Parkway, Suite 9, Fort Myers**
Hot Pot & Korean BBQ, 9345 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, No. 115, Fort Myers**
La Quintica Don Taco, food truck**
Riverside Community Center, 3061 E Riverside Drive, Fort Myers
Rosalita's Cantina, 975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa - Tarpon House, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Ft Myers**
Skillets, 13300 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 26, Fort Myers**
Taqueria Jimenez Services, food truck
Teds Montana Grill, 8017 Plaza Del Largo Drive, Suite 117, Estero
The Picnic Basket, food truck
** 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 1-7 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Los Taquitos Mexican Food Big Martinez Ii Inc
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on April 4
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects inside of main kitchen truck, passing in and out through open windows and door. Additionally observed three of the flies land on cooking pork on grill - see stop sale. 3 small flying insects inside of secondary food storage trailer, passing in and out through opens door. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main trailer 3 flies landing on cooking pork on main grill. **Warning**
The Club at Westminster
2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres
Routine Inspection on April 4
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
10 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 under dishwashing equipment in main kitchen. 16 under shelving in back dry storage room. 12 under side cook line equipment and stove in corner of kitchen. 20 in water heater room by kitchen. 25 in chemical storage room by kitchen. Operator began sweeping and cleaning areas immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Which Lee County restaurants had high priority violations?
Daily Taco Mx
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on April 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 - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves dispose of trash then pick up clean utensils without changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House
14040 Mcgregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live small flying insects at behind the fish market area by main entrance. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 pounds of Triple Tail Fish thawed without removing from vacuum package at prep area. **Warning**
D'S Diner
4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., No. A41, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 5
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef in metal pan next to flat top at 130F. Operator put onto flat top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Ember Korean Steakhouse
7091 College Parkway, Suite 9, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 1
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. Reach-in cooler close to dishwashing area ; cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheddar curds (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw brisket (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator more than 4 hours out. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler close to dishwashing area ; cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheddar curds (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw brisket (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator more than 4 hours out. **Warning**
Englund's Subs
1109 Del Prado Blvd., No. 14, Cape Coral
Complaint Inspection on April 4
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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding) in front reach-in cooler. The owner stated the pasta salad was just prepared. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Hyatt Place Fort Myers
2600 Champion Ring Road, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 2
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tub of butter on counter in kitchen across from air fryer at 64F. Operator put butter into reach in cooler ambient temp 38F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & The Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe
433 4 St. W., Boca Grande
Routine Inspection on April 4
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
21 total violations, with 6 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 0ppm on test strip at dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touched raw chicken and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken and then touching clean plates at cookline. Educated the employee to change gloved and washed hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee at cookline due to no hot water at kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna behind crab cakes at Reach in Drawers and raw shell eggs over condensed milk at Walk in Cooler. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 9 rodent droppings on top exterior of dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork 111F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator placed in oven to reheat to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
King's Crab Juicy Seafood Hibachi Steakhouse
535 Pine Island Road, Suite D, North Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 1
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 - 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 - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw lobster in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw steak on bottom shelf under raw lobster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Kumo Six Mile
7950 Dani Drive, Unit 345, Fort Myers
Complaint Inspection on April 3
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed employee cutting vegetables into cardboard box. Educated operator on proper food containers and preparation. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken not properly sever from cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler : ambient air (58F - Cold Holding); Krab sticks (56F - Cold Holding); raw ahrimp (55F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
La Ola Surfside Restaurant
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on April 3
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 - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat coleslaw in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat violation from 11-28-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Orange Pepper
7091 College Parkway, Suite 15, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 2
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). Operator will be using Triple Sink (Chlorine - 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill & Bar
2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach
Routine Inspection on April 3
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of cream of mushroom soup with rusted bottom rims
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored above ready to eat pulled pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooks line drawer cooler salmon (47 F - Cold Holding); ground beef (54 F - Cold Holding); per operator food was stocked less than 2 hours prior. Operator placed ice bags on top to rapidly chill **Corrective Action Taken**
Rosalita's Cantina
975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel
Routine Inspection on April 4
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 - Beverage containers stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Operator has containers of juices stored in ice well, where ice is used for beverages.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
Skillets
13300 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 26, Fort Myers
Routine Inspection on April 3
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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook-line close to dishmachine; chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) In reach-in cooler at cook-line close to dry storage side; ham (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in coolers for 2 hours. Operator placed all items in ice and called technician. **Warning**
Snug Harbor Restaurant
645 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
Complaint Inspection on April 1
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
18 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in plastic to go bag inside reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023 **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shucked oysters on sheet tray stored directly above ready to eat ice in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator handled raw ground beef then continued to work handling day to eat cheese. Discussed with operator proper glove change with hand washing. Observed proper glove change. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored on prep table with food (honey) and food utensils. Operator moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to hose bibb above dryer without a vacuum breaker
Timbers Rest & Fish Mkt (The)
703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel
Routine Inspection on April 4
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 - 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 loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator and observed glove change with hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Trays of raw fish and shrimp stored above ready to eat cut carrots and cut lemon wedges at end of cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (70 F - Cold Holding) per operator rice was removed from cooler at 4:00 PM and will be discarded at 8:00 PM. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Red Ink (marked toxic by manufacturer) stored on shelf with shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator removed spray can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Wahoo Willies
645 B Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
Routine Inspection on April 2
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 - 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 loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Discussed with operator the need for glove change and hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat prepared potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 11-02-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 and food truck inspections April 1-7
