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CARIBBEAN UNION RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

2814 LEE BLVD STE 7 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3567500
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10713041
DBPR license4607054

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by cook line; cooked turkey (51F – Cold Holding); cooked goat (52F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F – Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per operator handwashing sink removed from dishwashing area to install larger triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket stored with clean containers. Operator removed employee bag and jacket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw beef box stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-37-5

Basic – Multiple ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored rice and flour not covered at dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler's fans soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.