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MUGS N JUGS

5512 8 ST W · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3697609
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13693990
DBPR license4604454

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced bucket and primed, 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At outside bar, bartender touched cut lemon with bare hands for drink. Spoke with manager, manager spoke with employee and had employee wash hands prior to continuing work. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Sugar in non food grade container, drink station. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In back kitchen Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator drained sink to properly resanitize dishware. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well back of cook line, cooked beef broth (120F – Hot Holding); cooked onions soup (131F – Hot Holding) for 3.5 hours per operator. Operator returned to stovetop for rapid reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By side door near main walk-in cooler/freezer, handwash sink damaged, unable to wash hands at sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked with dirty dishes in dishwashing area. Operator cleared for use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ operator unable to locate at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks 3 bartenders handling food no certified food manager present. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Operator unable to locate at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen drink station and entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In beverage station, two employee drinks over brewed tea for guests. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall under dishwashing area handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in beer walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.