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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 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3574827
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID10745433
DBPR license4602830

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed 30 rodent droppings in bar area. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed 5 to 10 rodent dropping in bar area. The operator removed and sanitized area where rodent dropping were located. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed in cooler in kitchen: raw shrimp at 39F cold holding; raw salmon at 49F; raw calamari at 42F cold holding; raw fish at 52F cold holding. See stop sale for salmon and raw fish. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed raw shrimp 49F, raw swordfish 52F and raw salmon 51F in reach-in cooler less than 2 hours. The operator placed the raw products in reach-in freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed hot water shut off in women's restroom. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's restroom out of order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like service on gaskets in reach-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water faucet in 3 compartment sink leaking. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
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
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.