Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1125 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3699073
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13706128
DBPR license4606634

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 2, 2026 3:55 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 3, 2026 10:46 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on hose near mop sink and 2 in chemical dispenser. Observed 4 live roaches in tiles near stairs next to mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed guacamole with tomato (53F – Cold Holding); black beans (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. The operator states it has been stored overnight and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oil and fresh garlic (74F – Cold Holding) above reach in cooler. The operator states it was made 30 minutes ago and placed in reach in cooler. Observed guacamole with tomato (53F – Cold Holding); black beans (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. The operator states it has been stored overnight and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (72F – Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator had it turned off, states potatoes were made less than 2 hours ago and placed in boiling water to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk open more than 24 hours no date marking. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed guacamole with tomato and black beans held more than 24 hours no date marking. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Observed 2 dead roaches in mop sink. Observed 3 dead roaches in tiles near stairs next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roaches between wall and reach in freezer. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#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 plastic spoon with handle in oil and garlic mix. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.