JOE'S CAFE
43 HOMESTEAD RD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33936
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on apron while engaging in food preparation. Educated cool to not touch cloths or skin while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Employee Reporting Form. The Owner stated he is making copies and having all employees read and sign form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape utilized on door handle on reach-in cooler beside cook line. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plated not inverted above coffee machine. The plastic plated was inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:59 AM.
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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.