EL GAUCHO DELI CAFE
22905 LYDEN DR · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed smoked salmon stored above ready to eat lunch meats in standup reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Operator moved salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plates next to the espresso machine next to the handwashing sink on the cook line.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food wearing a watch.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice handle in the ice in the small cooler on the cook line. operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:59 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.