CUSCATLAN RESTAURANT
5612 8 ST W UNIT 6 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in large triple door reach-in freezer in main kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door silver reach-in cooler at end of cook line; milk (56F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales for two hours per operator. After speaking with employees operator states door was open often during busy prep period before lunch. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink next to triple sink in kitchen has been removed. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine has been moved to new area, from front bar area into kitchen by dishwashing area across from cook line. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
Basic 3
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters uncovered at bar. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken defrosting in triple sink in standing water. Operator turned on running water for proper thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Repairs to wall in dishwashing area, foam filler is not easily cleanable. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.