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2301 DEL PRADO BLVD · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 339904615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720864
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759357
DBPR license4603985

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steaks (45F – Cold Holding); raw swai (46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner placed raw steaks and raw swai on ice. Observed raw steak (48F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw steak into walk-in freezer. Observed turkey (48F – Cold Holding); ham (47F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved ham and turkey into walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed Owner Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 46F in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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