LA VALENTINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
5781 LEE BLVD STE 305 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F – Cooling) overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (44F – Cooling), cooked chicken (45F – Cooling) overnight per operator. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F – Cold Holding); sour cream (47F – Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (51F – Cold Holding); cooked green tomatoes jalapenos (53F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F ambient – Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F – Cooling) overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (44F – Cooling), cooked chicken (45F – Cooling) overnight per operator. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
05-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer reading 36F, ambient temperature is 50F. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in walk-in cooler not date marked, multiple per operator stored between 1 and 4 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment. Dry storage area shelf's with food debris underneath. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving by dish sink with accumulated debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
16-48-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils by triple sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.