LA HIDROCALIDA LLC
2808 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling money and dirty dish then changed gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in cooking area landing on bags of onions and make table cutting board. Repeat 3-27-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bag used to keep rice in pan at steam table. **Warning**
29-04-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following at Make Table: cooked shrimp (64F – Cold Holding); cheese (65F – Cold Holding); dice onions (64F – Cold Holding); salsa verda (63F – Cold Holding); tomato salad (54F – Cold Holding); sour cream (58F – Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at Make Table: cooked shrimp (64F – Cold Holding); cheese (65F – Cold Holding); dice onions (64F – Cold Holding); salsa verda (63F – Cold Holding); tomato salad (54F – Cold Holding); sour cream (58F – Cold Holding). Repeat 3-27-23 Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 9
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting board at make table soiled. Repeat 7-10-23. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pork and chicken thawing in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to thaw food. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat 7-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Operator has no signed Employee Health Agreement. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and salsa prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-10-23 **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups used as scoops in steam table. Repeat 7-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture on cold water at hand wash sink. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor in disrepair with holes in diamond plate floor. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and around equipment. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions, jugs of oil and cases of canned goods stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed bag of onions and jugs of oil stored outside on table and ground. Repeat 7-10-23 **Warning**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service windows and back door of food truck keep open even when not serving food. Repeat7-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat 7-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of reach-in cooler soiled. Repeat 7-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and chicken thawing in sink without running cold water. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:50 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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.