Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

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1028 5 ST UNIT B · FORT MYERS BEACH · Lee County · FL 33931

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3335383
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354641
DBPR license4607372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and without hand washing proceeded to prepare and serve food. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing when changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Blender cups, lids and ice cream scoops washed in hand washing sink and not sanitized.

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink blocked with food containers, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used as a rinse/dump sink.

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for Quaternary sanitizer.

#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Employee working did not have reporting agreement, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and it was completed during inspection. Repeat from 04-04-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored next to hot water tank.

Basic 3

#1Basic32-09-4

Basic – A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathroom blocked with ladders and marked "Do Not Enter – Staff Only" behind unmarked door in front area.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on front prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food, no hair restraint Repeat from 04-04-2023 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.