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SWEET TOMATOES

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3778651
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13918611
DBPR license4608065

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#1High 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. Per operator, dish machine was in high temperature sanitizing mode and booster heater was on Dishwasher (Temperature 140 F). Operator manually engaged chlorine dispenser to turn machine to chemical sanitizing: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-17-2026 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Four – one gallon bags of Focaccia Marinara Pizza sauce prepared on 09-15-2026 and has exceeded the 7 days date marking requirements

#3High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four – one gallon bags of Focaccia Marinara Pizza sauce prepared on 09-15-2026 and has exceeded the 7 days date marking requirements.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate03G-50-2

Intermediate – Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. HACCP plan submitted by operator but not approved.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:36 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 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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)

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