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4444 CLEVELAND AVE STE E&F · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over diced onions and sauce at reach-in cooler by Walk-in cooler. Observed raw breaded beef and chicken over dice peppers and chopped garlic in reach-in cooler by dishwasher area. Repeat 8-10-23 **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed assorted cleaning chemicals on shelf over food prep by 3 compartment sink next to Walk-in cooler. Observed wd40 over microwave and prep table in kitchen. Observed glass clean on rack in back dining room over single service items. Operator removed all chemicals for proper storage. Repeat 8-10-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter and and bar area blocked with equipment in sinks. Operator removed items from sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified on menu. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat 8-10-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, meat sauce, chicken, pasta, cooked yucca and shrimp in Walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning**
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as scoop in bean bin. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent by cooks line with heavy grease buildup. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cooks line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and in disrepair by Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on rice and sugar bins at dry storage area. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops in rice and sugar bins were in the food. Observed operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop used in rice warmer was rested top of cooked rice. Observed opera remove scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line and Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler ,Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cooks line. Operator corrected improper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe at 3 compartment sink by Walk-in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.