Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SWEET TOMATOES

14080 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3746671
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785173
DBPR license4608065

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage racks in middle of back kitchen 2 cans pinto beans 2 cans black beans heavily dented.

Stop Sale
#5High 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 150F) after running multiple times, operator set up chlorine backup for system at 25ppm, and resanitized dishware.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic 3

#1Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On buffet line near register, cookies cooked and packed on site missing proper label.

#2Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Under drink station in dining room, pipes leaking left side.

#3Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. In kitchen soup area, no readily available trash can near handwash sink. Operator moved small trash can to sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:20 PM.

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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.