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CARIBBEAN UNION RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334298
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353556
DBPR license4607054

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , observed 50 rodent droppings under shelves, 10 on shelves, and 10 on boxes. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#9High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , chew debris under shelves, on shelves, and on boxes. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Repeat 3/17/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area removed. Operator states sink was removed for larger triple sink installation. Closest handwash sink is less than five steps away on opposite side of wall, no door or other obstruction. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 cooks handling food, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager Paul arrived at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate51-16-7

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 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added food prep to back hallway by walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway, no plan review submitted. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has extreme accumulation of debris under and on shelves in walk-in cooler, under back cook line equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice on floor in dry storage closet in center of kitchen. Observed bins of raw meat by walk-in freezer in back hallway. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and top of fryers, ovens and other cooking equipment with heavy accumulation of grease in main kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door by walk-in freezer left open. Vermin evidence present. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:05 PM.

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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.