Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE COVE

17260 HARBOUR POINTE DR · FT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3747022
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785524
DBPR license4603396

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 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.

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by broom. Operator removed broom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored inside handwash sink. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#3Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.

#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)

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