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Warning

TWO MEATBALLS IN THE KITCHEN

1403 CAPE CORAL PKWY E · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354224
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373484
DBPR license4607397

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with jalapenos. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw meatballs. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by oil collector. Operator removed oil collector. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. Educated operator on employee verification agreement. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging cook chill method with sauces. Educated operator on having HACCP plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walk-in cooler. Opening the process of fixing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverages on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises 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)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.