GANDULES GRILL
5705 LEE BLVD, SUITE 11-12 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On rolling cart in walk-in cooler, raw chicken over raw pork.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed fresh garlic in oil (72F at 3:45 to 63F at 4:20 – Cooling) per operator made at 12:00, cooling for 3 hours 45 minutes. Operator placed into ice bath for rapid cooling, however after 4 hours and 20 minutes passed cooling was not completed – see stop sale.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed fresh garlic in oil (72F at 3:45 to 63F at 4:20 – Cooling) per operator made at 12:00, cooling for 3 hours 45 minutes. Operator placed into ice bath for rapid cooling, however after 4 hours and 20 minutes passed cooling was not completed – see stop sale.
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler on rolling cart, prepped meats ambient cooling and on rack nearby cooked rice cooling stored in think, covered, plastic containers. Spoke with operator regarding proper cooling techniques.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer wiping bucket in front bar handwash sink. Bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front bar handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 in dishwashing area of paver or next to clean plate ware, 2 in prep areas by food in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable, easily cleanable throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front bar handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon sized water bottles reused to store juices made in house in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.