SAN MATTEO ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
19810 VILLAGE CENTER DR UNIT 145A · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High 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 cook line left large reach-in cooler, cooked beef in sauce (51F – Cold Holding); housemade tomato sauce (48F – Cold Holding); cooked ground beef tomatoes sauce (50F – Cold Holding); cooked assorted pastas (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F – Cold Holding); raw fish (54F – Cold Holding); cream (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); assorted cooked vegetables (55F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in cook line left large reach-in cooler, cooked beef in sauce (51F – Cold Holding); housemade tomato sauce (48F – Cold Holding); cooked ground beef tomatoes sauce (50F – Cold Holding); cooked assorted pastas (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F – Cold Holding); raw fish (54F – Cold Holding); cream (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); assorted cooked vegetables (55F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler observed multiple foods cooling in densely packed, large, plastic, covered containers. Spoke with operator regarding better cooling techniques and provided handout. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the soda lines in the ice machines in bar. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several colored cut boards heavily grooved by ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers in rack by dish room. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad station. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.