Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE PLACE

19900 THE PLACE BLVD · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3591741
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10870816
DBPR license4607306

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut pineapple at 58F and cut strawberries at 69F. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut pineapple at 58F and cut strawberries at 69F

Basic 6

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed dishes in the dry storage area with water between the containers.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed make cooler next to the fryer not working. Operator stated the parts are on order. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with the Panko bread crumbs.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on the cook line in standing water of 117F.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored uncooked pizzas not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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.