Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WHEELER'S RETURNS

13 S MONROE AVE · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3760061
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13855724
DBPR license2400252

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over celery and tomato in reach in cooler in the back of kitchen, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1/2 case of tomatoes with green fuzz on top of them in reach in cooler in dry storage area at 62F, owner voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1/2 case of tomatoes with green fuzz on top of them in reach in cooler in dry storage area at 62F, owner voluntarily discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for owner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manuel can opener with food debris on it.

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in back of kitchen with a dish rack on it and not accessible, owner moved rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand washing sink in kitchen, employee cleaned out. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. Printed a copy for owner, by end of inspection all employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's bathroom.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed two holes over reach in freezer and shelf in back of kitchen.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in the kitchen.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two pans of raw beef in the sink improperly thawed, employee turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.