Inspection Report

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

GUACA-MOLE

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1150 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3729542
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13768035
DBPR license4602176

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 10, 2026 2:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 11, 2026 11:12 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionTemperature violations (storage)

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place gloves on for service without washing hands. Educated employee and handwash complete before placing on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash slotted spoon in 3 compartment sink with no sanitize step, and place on clean shelf. Educated employee who placed it back with dirty dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on prep table in kitchen next to stove. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed package of raw pork with sell by date of 6/23/26, and a package of raw beef with a sell by date of 7/21/26 in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomato pico (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F – Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at front counter. The ambient temp is 55F. Observed black beans (52F – Cold Holding); beans (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (52F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomato pico (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomato pico (65F – Cold Holding); cooked corn (63F – Cold Holding); cheese (53F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato pico (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F – Cold Holding); cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F – Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at front counter. The ambient temp is 55F. Observed black beans (52F – Cold Holding); beans (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (52F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomato pico (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomato pico (65F – Cold Holding); cooked corn (63F – Cold Holding); cheese (53F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. The ambient temp is 52F. **Warning**

Warning
#11High 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 rice (74F – Hot Holding); cooked beef and vegetables (74F – Hot Holding) in kitchen warmer. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate02C-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 multiple open containers of sour cream with no date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate27-19-5

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed handwash sink in kitchen has no running water. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in kitchen blocked by a hand cart. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate04-02-4

Intermediate – Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler ambient temp – 52F, and reach in cooler ambient temp – 55F. These are the only 2 cold holding units at the establishment. **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
#17Intermediate02C-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 cook beans in walk in cooler with no date marking. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles with clear liquid near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield over prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on hood system in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.