Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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NEW ENGLAND MOORINGS SEA REST

1326 SE 16 PL · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 339903817

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3574827
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10740389
DBPR license4602830

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 16, 2024 4:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 18, 2024 3:59 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Decon rat bate and Raid in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches under storage rack in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings on (5) hot water heater, (4) behind reach-in freezer (3) under 3 compartment sink (3) in salamander and (3) inside flour container. Observed 15 rodent droppings in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta (66F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (66F – Cold Holding); raw pork (66F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (66F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (66F – Cold Holding); raw pork (66F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. See Stop Sale. Observed 2 cartons of shelled eggs at room temperature. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by utensils and seat coverings. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off in women's restroom and men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's restroom out of order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining cold holding. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like service on gaskets in reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water faucet in 3 compartment sink leaking. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.