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4810 VINECENNES ST · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3341366
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8360626
DBPR license4607406

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority9 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 9

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box blocking hand wash sink at inside bar. Observed box of chips blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed boxes . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – front outside bar area added. 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/. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-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
#19Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar. Educated operator on labeling bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on having tanks secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed preparer wearing bracelet. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food preparer in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime on reach in cooler sliding tracks. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-61-5

Basic – Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler at inside bar kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 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
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.