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TWO MEATBALLS IN THE KITCHEN

8880 SALROSE LN · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3735716
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13774209
DBPR license4606410

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 142F), operator discontinued use and set up manual sanitation in triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked pasta (46F – Cold Holding); liquid eggs (45F – Cold Holding); ham (46F – Cold Holding); raw veal (45F – Cold Holding) per operator since walk-in cooler door was open constantly for prep for 2 hours. Operator opened door to attached walk-in freezer to rapid cool foods **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on back prep line table soiled with accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate53A-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/ 1 bartender, 1 server, 5 cooks all preparing food no certified food manager. Samantha Ginkinger certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On back prep line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee smoking device over salad prep station on front line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook and prep line equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Sauce in pot on floor by ice machine in prep line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Middle of bar keg cooler. Cook line far left reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.