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21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF

4270 E TAMIAMI TRL #20-21 · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34112

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3357612
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8376872
DBPR license2103186

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler in front of the tandor, cooked chicken (44F – Cold Holding). **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan in a steam table chicken (120F – Hot Holding). **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute and ceiling of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is no water at the hand washing sink in front of the dish washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine test kit available to test the dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53A-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/ There is no certified food safety manager on site with more than four employees handling food. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at either hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreements. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the gand washing sink at the bar. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on the top of the dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on a oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There utensils in 78F standing water on the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the bottom of the make table cooler in the salad station. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In the back of the kitchen a bin of sugar and a bin of flour are.not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.