Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

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4125 CLEVLAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3738315
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13776808
DBPR license4607590

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spinach pastry (74F – Hot Holding); beef pastry (74F – Hot Holding); potato pastry (74F – Hot Holding); cheese pastry (74F – Hot Holding) at front counter. The operator states they have been in display case since opening. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7High 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 spinach pastry (74F – Hot Holding); beef pastry (74F – Hot Holding); potato pastry (74F – Hot Holding); cheese pastry (74F – Hot Holding) at front counter. The operator states they have been in display case since opening. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front counter has faucet replaced with a hose and is being used to clean equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-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/ **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind counter or handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#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. Emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and lids stored on floor in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and cocoa powder at front counter removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.