CARI-CUISINE
12801 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic to go bags in direct contact with rice, also raw meats in small white reach-in freezer at entrance to unit. **Warning**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In reach-in freezer at entrance to unit, raw turkey and raw beef no longer in original packaging, stored in sane container, evidence of transfer of liquid through bottom. Discussed proper food protection with operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall white reach-in cooler, cooked chicken in sauce (45F – Cold Holding); cooked black rice (45F – Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F – Cold Holding); cooked mixed vegetables (45F – Cold Holding); stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall white reach-in cooler, cooked chicken in sauce (45F – Cold Holding); cooked black rice (45F – Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F – Cold Holding); cooked mixed vegetables (45F – Cold Holding); stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-09-5Intermediate – Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water from mobile unit is flowing onto parking lot. **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.