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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CARIBBEAN UNION RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

2814 LEE BLVD STE 7 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971-1561

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2852471
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6770395
DBPR license4607054

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 13, 2018
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 30 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment open, operating and serving food to public without license. Attempting to license establishment, licensing not complete due to issues during licensing inspection . **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on door and door threshold on back door of kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink by three compartment sink removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate53A-02-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 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
#10Intermediate53A-01-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 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
#11Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Operator added bandsaw not present on plans. Also new restroom is not complete.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate53B-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

Basic 5

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walkin cooler **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case on plantains on floor in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall over back door threshold. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored in direct contact with Togo bags in walkin freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walkin cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.