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CHICOS MELTING POT

11215 METRO PKWY-BUILDING 8 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3351958
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371218
DBPR license4605776

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide device above ice machine.

Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ob container used as a scoop in bulk bin of beans on top of reach in cooler unit.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over tall reach in cooler on cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.