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MUGS N JUGS

5512 8 ST W · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3347406
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8366666
DBPR license4604454

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High 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. Reach-in cooler cook line far left across from pizza oven cooked ground beef (49F – Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); raw fish (47F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (52F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53F – Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler cook line far left across from pizza oven cooked ground beef (49F – Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); raw fish (47F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (52F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53F – Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. Also far right reach-in cooler : raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator. Also in reach-in cooler across from fryers, cooked beans (47F – Cold Holding); cooked black beans (46F – Cold Holding); housemade salsa (46F – Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. **Warning**

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#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By handwash sink at main entrance to cook line and by blue water tank behind back corner of restaurant. **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at dishwasher due to pans in way. Operator cleared the sink for use. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate53A-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/ 5 cooks and 4 bartender/servers handling food, no proof of certified food manager present. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back corner of kitchen, outside back of kitchen, and both bar ice storage bins. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher in main kitchen, at back exit to kitchen, by beer walk-in cooler, walk-in cooler interior and walk-in freezer interior. **Warning**

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#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers missing from most cook line reach-in coolers. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in beer walk-in cooler. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.